President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto were in Nandi County yesterday to drum up support for the Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP) and cement unity among leaders.
Speaking at the African Inland Church (AIC) Bible College in Kapsabet where they attended a Sunday service, Uhuru challenged elected leaders to direct their energies to service delivery instead of engaging in supremacy battles.
"There is a role for senators, National Assembly, governors and the national government. You are supposed to be serving the same people and in case of any problems, you should sit and seek solutions because you are leaders," said the president.
He said what citizens were interested in is quality service and not positions and asked leaders to end podium fights.
"It is unfortunate that a section of political leaders have chosen the divisive path of petty politicking, public sideshows and disrespect to leadership at the expense of unity and service delivery," he added.
The President's warning comes at a time when new battle lines have been drawn between MPs and senators after the National Assembly slashed Sh1 billion from the Senate meant for oversight.
Uhuru also said Kenya had high potential for development if leaders remained focused and committed in service delivery.
"We need one another because unity and focus will make us achieve development and prosperity," he said.
The president said the Jubilee administration was committed to strengthening unity of Kenyans by creating an environment where leaders can make decisions and implement without wrangling.
"Old politics of hate, division and infighting should come to an end. We cannot allow that style of politics because we want to empower all Kenyans hence leaders should be united, respect one another and perform their roles," he said.
He added, "A united country will go far and we have started seeing the fruits of our unity. When decisions are made, we move forward together ".
Uhuru further stated that the Jubilee administration had long-term plans to grow the economy.
Uhuru had landed in Eldoret from an official visit in Uganda before proceeding to the church service in Kapsabet. He was accompanied by his deputy Ruto, three senators, two governors and 18 MPs.
Ruto took the opportunity to drum up support for the new party saying all parties will merge and make JAP stronger before 2017 polls.
Ruto also said he is contented to be the Deputy President and reassured Uhuru of his total support.
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"There can only be one President and leader at a time. I am contented to be Deputy President for now. There will be no squabbles in this administration," he said.
He said a conflict-free administration will allow the Government to effectively transform the livelihoods of Kenyans.
Ruto added: "The Jubilee administration will fully implement its manifesto and we fully support President Uhuru and even 2017 will not be negotiable," he said.
The Sunday service was presided over by AIC Bishop Silas Yego.
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