Religious leaders in Uasin Gishu County have called on President-elect Dr William Ruto to work with all leaders irrespective of their political affiliations.
Led by the Uasin Gishu Gospel Ministers Forum chairman Bishop Wilson Kurui, the religious leaders say with the elections over, it was time the duly elected president brought together all Kenyans for the betterment of the country.
In an exclusive interview with uasingishunews.co.ke, Bishop Kurui further thanked Kenyans for maintaining peace.
He said the peace was a result of prayers and peace-building efforts that many stakeholders were engaged in before the August 9 general election.
“I want to congratulate Dr William Ruto for winning the presidency. As pastors and preachers, we prayed for peace that we all need, and we are happy that no blood was shed during this election,” said the Jesus is Love Ministries Bishop.
“We now have a president-elect and I urge that he works with all. Those that won and those that lost so that the country remains united,” he added.
When he made a maiden speech as the President-elect on Monday, August 15, 2022, Dr Ruto pledged to work with all, and allow everyone to perform their roles for the country’s growth.
“I want to promise that I will work with all elected leaders and all leaders in Kenya to fashion a country that leaves no one behind. Kenyans have assigned us responsibilities, some will be in the executive and those who will oversight- all are important to the people of Kenya,” he said.
Normalcy returns in Eldoret after August 9 polls
The clergy also called on Kenyans to put aside their political differences and shift focus to returning to their normal activities.
“We ask Kenyans to go back to their normal activities now that we are done with the elections and the IEBC has announced winners,” said Bishop Kurui.
Already normalcy has returned to most parts of the country after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati announced Dr Ruto the winner of the presidential election.
In Uasin Gishu, businesses were opened as usual on Tuesday after locals celebrated Dr Ruto’s win on Monday evening.
There was a planned celebration on Tuesday, but following a dispute from the Azimio coalition over the presidential results, UDA leaders opted to postpone the event until when the matter will have been settled by the Supreme Court.
