Former deputy President Kalonzo Musyoka, in the spirit of handshake, has said he is ready to work with Deputy President William Ruto and all other leaders for the sake of unity and peace in the Country. Kalonzo said Kenyans must agree to end tribalism and ensure that the next general election is void of electoral malpractices that has been the norm for years win every election cycle.
Kalonzo thanked President Kenyatta for helping Opposition Chief Raila Odinga get appointed as the AU High envoy for Infrastructure and Development. The former vice president was speaking in Kisii.
“We lost elections but that doesn’t mean than we sit pretty and watch as things go wrong. We have agreed to work together. We must congratulate President for ensuring that my brother Raila gets that job,” said Kalonzo adding that this was a prime job opportunity that will lead to accelerated unity across Africa.
Kalonzo said that the fact that NASA lost to Jubilee in the general elections does not mean that the two can not co-exist.
“This country was fast degenerating to a war of words among senior politicians. I was almost falling into prey to start abusing but was restrained because I will always want to remain calm and peaceful. We must appreciate the new fond working relationship between Raila and President Uhuru.” said Kalonzo
On the referendum, Kalonzo said that it was upon Kenyans to decide if they wanted the referendum or not.
Ruto and Kalonzo last met in Kakamega a week ago during the 55th Mashujaa day celebrations a function that was also attended by President Uhuru, Raila and Musalia Mudavadi. In August this year, the two were among dignitaries who attended the installation of Bishop Norman King’oo as the new Catholic Church Bishop for Machakos Diocese.
Kalonzo observed that he stands for the country’s unity, but clarified that the handshake does not imply that the opposition had joined the ruling party.