President Kenyatta says he is determined to leave a legacy of a strong, united, and prosperous nation.
Kenyatta said he and ODM leader Raila Odinga resolved to pursue the dreams of Kenya’s founding fathers following their historic handshake in March 2018.
“Odinga and I are focused on leaving a legacy where young people have steady jobs and can access basics needs and become a country where all citizens are proud to be Kenyans,” Kenyatta said on Friday.
He spoke at State House, Nairobi, where he hosted elected Luo Nyanza leaders ahead of his development tour of the region later this week.
“Kenya is about all of us. Kenya cannot succeed without all of us. It needs all of us. This is to me the spirit of the handshake. If it was about two individuals, we would not have reached where we are.”
“It is not about two people rather it is about bringing the country back on track. It is about bringing the people of a nation to feel once again that they are part and parcel of a home,” the president added.
During the meeting also attended by Odinga, Uhuru pledged to continue rolling out projects across the country to ensure all Kenyans benefit from national resources.
“It is to remove the issue of people feeling marginalized, isolated, left out and to encourage a feeling that existed in this country. We want to go back where all citizens will feel proud to be Kenyans.”
Uhuru added: “We want to set out on a path that will take us forward. The destination is to end hunger, ignorance, and disease. We want people who lead us to success and not get us back.”
On his part, Odinga lauded Uhuru for initiating infrastructure projects across the nation, saying it will revamp the country’s economy.
“The way to revive the economy is through infrastructure. I am happy to see that your government has picked up and taken the issue of infrastructure very seriously,” said Odinga.
There will always be Kenyans…
There will always be Kenyans for and against BBI. This victimization of Kenyans against BBI is against the Unity objective.
Start by uniting with other…
Start by uniting with other people not just RAO unite with Ruto Mohammed Ali Joho Kalonzo just to name a few them we can take you seriously other than that it is just hot air
Forget it thieves.Ati the…
Forget it thieves.Ati the demon think shs 12T debts for nothing is a legacy.Maliza uende.
UHURU, please tell Kenyans…
UHURU, please tell Kenyans how we are going to be United if all we see is thieves thriving?
The only legacy you will leave is having ran the country to the ground.
A legacy of unsolved murders
A legacy of one og the most corrupt president in the history of Kenya.
How are you going to contain the 2 billion KSH stolen each day?
Useless talks by confused…
Useless talks by confused fellow what happened to big 4 and fight against corruption? You legacy will be corrupt an inept government
Legacy of what?! Please stop…
Legacy of what?! Please stop. Under your watch, we have seen a deterioration of morals, rise in corruption and the worst infrastructures in history. Your baba would be rolling in his grave if he had sight of the Kenya today.
Ati worst infrastructure -…
Ati worst infrastructure – when was the last time you visited Jamhuri and I do not mean just Nairobi Vicinity?
Legacy is mostly created by…
Legacy is mostly created by actions over a period of time. Words are powerful but only when backed by actions.
You have already created your legacy. That is what will remain and so has Raila created his own. We just have to look back and see where the country was when you took over, what path you have followed and see where the country is right now. That is yout legacy, good or bad. It is what it is!!
The sun is setting on you and ready to shine on the next President of Kenya!!
Go in peace!! The world is a scene and you have played your part and Raila has played his!!
A country that will be…
A country that will be united in trading with Kenyattas vast billion dollar businesses nationwide and regionwide. Finish and leave in peace.
@3000, every year I visit,…
@3000, every year I visit, Nairobi all the way to my village and some other cities. Infrastructure is more than building a maze of roads and racking up debts we can hardly afford. That’s what I mean. Kenya today looks so nasty and is wasteland as far as I can tell. NASTY, VUMBi, WATER SHORTAGE….the list is endless. I supported him but he has left a sour taste in my mouth. Sometimes we have to call a spade for what it is. The only people smiling are the Chinese. Now what else is new?