Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to avoid reducing national leadership to ethnic contests, emphasizing the need for patience, humility, and a commitment to serve all citizens.
Speaking on Monday during a meeting with about 5,000 members of the Friends Church at State House Nairobi, Mudavadi warned against entrusting leadership to individuals motivated by bitterness or revenge.
Key points from Mudavadi's address include:
- Leadership should not be driven by vindictiveness or ethnic loyalties.
- National sovereignty and responsibility must be protected from ethnic manipulation.
- The leadership of Kenya involves safeguarding the welfare of all its 55 to 56 million people.
- He assured Kenyans that the 2027 general election will be peaceful, dismissing fears of potential chaos.
- Mudavadi highlighted Kenya’s strong democratic institutions and President William Ruto’s commitment to upholding democratic rights.
- He described President Ruto as a long-standing supporter of the Friends Church, noting the President’s frequent attendance at their services.
- Mudavadi, a lifelong member of the Friends Church, encouraged fellow congregants to support Ruto’s second-term bid based on his performance in office.
The meeting also celebrated the Friends Church’s contributions to Kenya’s social, educational, and national development. Kenya is home to the world’s largest Quaker population, with approximately 150,000 members, primarily in Western Kenya.
