Governor Isaac Ruto urges Jubilee to accept calls for talks

Ab-Titchaz · 2014-06-29T14:44:50+00:00

Governor urges Jubilee to accept calls for talks Council of Governors Chairman Isaac Ruto speaks during the launch of the Kenya Country Partnership Strategy report for the year 2014-2018. By GEOFFREY RONO Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto over the weekend asked President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto not to dismiss calls by the opposition for national dialogue. The Governor said it is important for leaders to consult on issues of national importance and chart a common front of solving them. "The calls for dialogue between the ruling coalition and the opposition should not be dismissed wholesale, Governor Ruto said. Mr Ruto spoke at the Bomet green stadium at the weekend where he presided over the launch of the Kalenjin Musicians association Bomet cooperative Sacco. The Governor was accompanied by his deputy Stephen Mutai, Bomet MP Beatrice Kones, former health minister Paul Sang and senior officials from his government. "The fact that we belong to different political parties should not be a reason for us not to consult on matters affecting the citizens. We should be patriotic as leaders so as to inspire the same on Kenyans of all shades," said Mr Ruto. The governor and Mr. Sang told the Jubilee coalition to listen to the concerns raised by Cord leaders, but also warned the opposition against stirring unrest in the country. During the function , the Governor presented a Sh3 million cheque to the musicians to e enable them construct a recording studio in Bomet town. Mr. Ruto instructed lands executive Eddah Byiegon to ensure that the group was allocated a plot to set up the facility. On the increasing spate of insecurity in the country, Mr. Ruto urged Kenyans to assist the government by reporting to security agencies suspicious people in their midst. He put on notice bar owners in Bomet county still selling illicit alcohol packed in plastic containers. Governor urges Jubilee to accept calls for talks - Politics - nation.co.ke

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Start date Jun 29, 2014

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