Kibaki warns leaders over secession calls

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President Mwai Kibaki cuts a tape to officially open the Adventist University of Africa, Judith Thomas Library in Ongata Rongai, Kajiado County on May 28, 2012. Photo/PPS 

By PPS
Posted  Monday, May 28  2012 at  16:38

President Mwai Kibaki on Monday warned politicians against misleading the public that any part of Kenya can secede.

“Our constitution clearly states that Kenya is one unitary state. We must therefore say no to those persons who seek to divide our country into tribal and regional bastions,” said Kibaki.

President Kibaki was speaking when he officially opened the ultra-modern Adventist University of Africa Judith Thomas Library in Ongata Rongai.

Kibaki said the new Constitution offers Kenya the opportunity for a devolved government, which gives the public the power to elect leaders at the grassroots level.

“We would like Kenya to be known for good moral and inspired leadership in all spheres of human endeavour. As we prepare for the next General Election, we must bear this in mind,” he said.

Vision 2030

On development, Kibaki reaffirmed that Kenya’s national development strategy is guided by Vision 2030 whose objective is to transform the country into a middle-income economy with a high quality of life for the citizens.

“The Vision is all-embracing, with the economic, social and political pillars touching on every facet of our society,” he said.

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President Kibaki pointed out that faith-based organisations had contributed towards improving quality of life and holistic development of Kenyans, especially the youth.

He said the government will continue to offer the support needed to enable faith-based organisations and the private sector to partner with the government in the provision of education and other services.

"Visionary leadership is critical for effective service delivery at all levels. We have a responsibility to raise a generation of leaders who will guide development efforts in Kenya and Africa as a whole," he said.