×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Why broad-based government offers a promise of unity

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have entered a pact that has seen the formation of a broad-based government. [File, Standard]

Nation-building is a continuous exercise that good citizens do. We also all feel glad when unity hugs patriotism. President William Ruto has not only extended a hand of friendship to Nyanza, he has firmed the grip of his handshake.

Today, we have the first Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi hailing from Nyanza. Add that to the first CDF we had before this, history is made.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Football
Senegal Vs Morocco: Inside CAF's injustices
By Ben Ahenda 12 hrs ago
Boxing
Nairobi pick team for Kenya Open Boxing Championships
By AFP 19 hrs ago
Sports
AFCON stripping of Senegal's title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans
By AFP 22 hrs ago
Football
Senegal to appeal 'unjust' AFCON ruling