PM tours Central Kenya, calls for peace

Written By:PMPS,    Posted: Sun, Nov 27, 2011

The PM addressed wananchi at various centres on his way to Kerugoya

Prime Minister Raila Odinga is calling for unity of all Kenyans saying no single community can propel one of their own to the leadership of this country without the endorsement and support of  other  Kenyan communities.

The PM was speaking in Central Kenya where he addressed residents at various centres on his way to Kerugoya.  

The PM who rode in a van together with the MP for Kiambaa Stanley Githunguri, former Attorney General Charles Njonjo mounted an  open caravan from time to time to acknowledge greetings  from the enthusiastic crowds.

Emphasizing that  the country was for all Kenyans, Mr. Odinga pointed out that any Kenyan was free to live and own property  in any part of the country without fear of intimidation.

He said, "We would like  all  Kenyan communities  to continue  living  together peacefully  and  avoid  tribal animosities  that set different communities against  each other in the past."

At the same time, Mr. Odinga  told Kenyans  that they  will start reaping  the fruits of the new constitution when the constitution  becomes fully operational after the next general elections.

Noting  that  the constitution will completely change  the way  the affairs of this country are run, the PM commended the people of central Kenya for overwhelmingly supporting its passage  at the referendum last year.

In this regard, Mr. Odinga asked Kenyans to conduct clean electioneering  and vote wisely and peacefully when general elections are called next year. "There should be no victor or vanquished  in the elections but  Kenyans who are ready to support each other in taking the country to the next level," he added.

He said there was need to expand Kenya's economy so that the country can compete effectively with other developed countries.

The PM also spoke against excessive drinking  in Central Kenya  saying it was a major drawback to development in the area.

Among the centres he addressed wananchi were Kenol, Sabasaba,Maragua and Sagana.