Deputy William Ruto today visited fromer deputy president Kalonzo Musyoka at his Nairobi residence to condole with him after the loss of his father.
Kalonzo’s dad, Peter Musyoka Mairu died at the age of 94 at Nairobi Hospital where he was undergoing treatment. He was 94 years at the time of his death.
Ruto joins other leaders in euologizing Mr. Miaru who he termed as an affable and caring gentleman who supported the needy and contributed to worthy causes in the society.
“Mzee Peter Musyoka Mairu was an affable, caring gentleman, who supported the needy and contributed to worthy causes in society. He was cherished, adored and leaves fond memories to his loved ones,” said Ruto.
Mzee Peter Musyoka Mairu was an affable, caring gentleman, who supported the needy and contributed to worthy causes in society. He was cherished, adored and leaves fond memories to his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/pZZsjSgokJ
— William Samoei Ruto (@WilliamsRuto) October 29, 2018
Ruto joins other leaders in condoling with Kalonzo. Yesterday, President Uhuru Kenyatta, NASA Chief Raila Odinga and ANC Party leader were among political leaders that sent messages of condolence to Kalonzo and his family.
Other leaders that joined Ruto in his visit today were Sports CS, Rashid Echesa, Meru senator Kiture Kindiki and Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen.
During a weekend visit of Kisii, Former deputy President Kalonzo Musyoka, in the spirit of handshake, 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