Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on all elected leaders to put their different political affiliations aside and start working for the people of Kenya.
Speaking during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens on Thursday, Gachagua said the government cannot afford to waste any more time.
“I wish to congratulate all the elected leaders in the just concluded elections and remind them that it is time to deliver; we cannot afford to waste a single minute. We know Kenyans are suffering. No more talk. It is work. Tuchape Kazi sawasawa,” he said.
Gachagua lauded Kenyans for upholding peace before and after this year’s election adding that the country is a mature democracy.
“Irrespective of our political differences, it is time to work and deliver. We are all Kenyans. This is our nation, we are rising together. This is the freedom our forefathers fought for. This is the freedom Kenyans voted for. No room for pain and suffering,” the DP added.
Gachagua said he is committed to working with the president to see this country move forward.
“I want to assure you of my commitment as the deputy, round the clock to assist you in delivering to the people of Kenya,” he said.
He urged Kenyans to work together and make great contributions as everything we face whether good or bad it will affect us as a country.
“The challenges that we face as a nation ranging from social, to economic and political belong to all of us. I call upon all Kenyans to each make a contribution everyday, in a simple or small way, it matters; as they say in Kiswahili, “Umoja Ni Nguvu”! That is the Philosophy of HARAMBEE!” he said.
This year’s 59th Mashujaa Celebration is the first since the new administration led by President William Ruto and DP Gachagua took office.
