Leader calls for peace

President Mwai Kibaki has urged Kenyans to embrace peace and live together harmoniously even as the referendum campaigns gain momentum

The president at the same time said wananchi should vote for the proposed constitution during the August 4th referendum as the new law will ensure that no Kenyan is discriminated against among other benefits.

President Kibaki was speaking today at the Eldoret 64 stadium where he addressed a mammoth ‘Yes' rally.

The president pointed out that by supporting the new constitution, Kenyans will be ensuring national unity and putting the country on the path of rapid development.

The Head of State cautioned those peddling lies on the proposed constitution with the intention of dividing Kenyans, saying they will not succeed in their misguided motive.

"It is not possible for Kenyans to be discriminated against in their own country. Kenyans have a right to live in any part of the country," the Head of State said.

Noting that majority of Kenyans support the proposed constitution, president Kibaki urged them to amicably encourage those holding divergent views to join them so that on 4th August they will vote for genuine change that will benefit the country.

"If we have succeeded to support integration at the regional level, there is no reason why we should not agree on issues that will unity us at the national level," President Kibaki said.

Speaking during the occasion, vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, said the proposed constitution will bring change that is not only inevitable but also beneficial to the people of Kenya.

The Vice President therefore, urged wananchi to vote for the new constitution and give the country the change it deserves.

Noting that Higher Education Minister William Ruto was the one who proposed the pure presidential system at Naivasha, the Vice President wondered why he has now decided not to be part of the historic decision Kenyans will make when they pass the proposed constitution on 4th August.

Addressing the Rally Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi said contrary to the misinformation spread by the No camp, local authorities will not be dissolved when the proposed consititution is passed.

On security issues the deputy prime minister said the proposed constitution will ensure improved security by making both the administration police and regular police to work in harmony.

Cabinet Ministers Henry Kosgey and Sally Kosgei assured North Rift residents that no Kenyan will be deprived of their land because of the new constitution.

Professor Anyang Nyong'o on his part said the new constitution will entrench democracy in the country, saying that is why 190 members of parliament including 39 cabinet ministers support the new law.

Professor Nyong'o added that the proposed constitution will ensure that public resources are put to the service of the common mwananchi.

Other speakers included cabinet ministers, Moses Wetangula, James Orengo, Esther Murugi Fred Gumo, John Munyes, Franklin Bett and Professor Hellen Sambili assistant ministers Magerer Lang'at, George Khaniri Asman Kamama, Joyce Laboso, Beatrice Kones, several mps and local leaders.