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Kenyans demand unity as political leaders foment ethnic tensions

President William Ruto hugging his deputy Kithure Kindiki during the swearing ceremony in Nairobi on November 1, 2024.[Stafford Ondego, Standard]

One of the major reasons Senators overwhelmingly voted to impeach former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was his violation the Constitution and promotion of ethnic divisions, which contradicted his role as a symbol of national unity.

His ouster has been followed by President William Ruto's clarion call to all leaders, irrespective of their political alignments, to put their political differences aside and work together for the people.

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