President Uhuru Kenyatta has resolved to use a softer tone in efforts to convince his Deputy William Ruto to Join The Building Bridges Initiative(BBI) bandwagon.
Just to make his intentions clear as he received the BBI report in Kisii on Wednesday, the head of state said that the report is not against any individual or community.
“Let us not lose this opportunity. This is not a document against any individual or community,” Uhuru said.
Uhuru said he will not talk about the contents of the report adding that he does not want people to accuse him of influencing its outcome.
“We are not looking for the things we disagree about. Let us bring that consensus and move forward. I want to plead with my political colleagues that this is not the time to create division. This is the time for each and every person to show leadership,” he said.
Today is the day we have been waiting for. We now have a report that people can discuss. The document is not for President Uhuru Kenyatta and myself but this generation and beyond. Let the informed conversation begin now. I'm certain we will arrive at a consensus. pic.twitter.com/K9ZJDqfAzL
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 21, 2020
“This is the time to bring Kenya together. I am receiving this report for the first time. That is why we are quiet about it because we entrusted you with it,” he added.
“Let us not squander this over the political petty differences. We can rise higher. Tame ambition for the greater good.”
Uhuru said Kenyans should read the report carefully before making any judgment.
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“We want this to be a national dialogue. A national dialogue is not conducted through insults. Let us talk to each other to find a way forward,” he said.
“It is about your life, the life of your children. Let us not politicize life. Politics will come and go but Kenya is here to stay.”
The President said Kenyans now have a moment in history where they can come together and rectify the country.
HERE IS THE FULL SPEECH BY PRESIDENT UHURU:
