President William Ruto has dismissed attempts to divide the country along political and ethnic lines, saying Kenya will remain united and continue progressing despite political tensions.
Speaking on Thursday during the National Prayer Breakfast, Ruto expressed confidence in the country’s future and urged Kenyans to remain calm and focused on national cohesion.
He maintained that Kenya remains stable and capable of overcoming political differences.
“This country is okay. Kenya will succeed, and we are a great nation,” he said.
The President also said he takes pride in being Kenyan, adding that he would choose to be born in the country again if given another chance.
“If I had an option and was given a chance, I would want to be born a Kenyan,” said Ruto.
He further warned against efforts to divide the country along political lines.
“Those who plan to divide this country will fail spectacularly. They will not succeed,” he said.
The President also said Kenyans should remain calm and avoid unnecessary panic over political differences.
He added a light remark urging calm in the political environment, saying: “Tulizeni boli… this country is okay.”
Ruto also said Kenya has many reasons to be thankful.
“We have many things to thank God for, and I say so without any fear of contradiction. God has been gracious to our nation for the last three years,” he said.
The National Prayer Breakfast brought together leaders from government, the judiciary, Parliament and the private sector for prayers and reflections on national unity.
This year’s prayer breakfast was themed on forgiveness and reconciliation, with leaders expected to reflect on national unity and peaceful coexistence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
On May 26, Senate Speaker Kingi said the annual event will be hosted by the Senate under the rotational arrangement between the two Houses of Parliament.
“The hosting of this event is normally done on a rotational basis, that is, the National Assembly and the Senate. This year, the host is actually the Senate.”
Kingi said the theme of this year’s prayer breakfast was informed by the current political atmosphere in the country, noting that leaders needed to embrace dialogue and restraint as the country heads towards the next election cycle.
