Ruto, Uhuru, Kindiki, and Gachagua attend first public event together
President Ruto, Uhuru, DP Kindiki and Gachagua share platform for the consecration and the installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung'u in Embu County
President Ruto, Uhuru, DP Kindiki and Gachagua share platform for the consecration and the installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u in Embu County.
In a surprise move that has left many Kenyans baffled, President William Ruto, former Head of State Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended their first public event together on Saturday, November 16.
The four gathered for the consecration and the installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u in Embu County, marking the first time Ruto and his former number two, Gachagua, met face-to-face since his speedy impeachment in October.
In the event attended by thousands of Kenyans, mostly Catholic faithful, the former deputy president was the first to arrive at the ceremony while in the company of a section of Mt Kenya politicians.
Moments later, President Ruto arrived at the event in the company of his deputy, Kithure Kindiki. Former Head of State Uhuru Kenyatta followed as he joined the congregants in witnessing the concentration of Bishop Ndung’u.
However, while most Kenyans expected to see the trio all seated at the front seats, the former Deputy President has been spotted sitting in the regular section together with MPs allied to him.
Meanwhile, Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor, Ruto, are positioned in the Very Important Persons (VIP) section while flanked by senior government officials including Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire.
Bishop Muheria, while introducing the three, the congregants could be heard clapping and cheering as they expressed their joy to see the senior politicians sharing the same platform.
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“This is a year of grace, w welcome all to this ceremony, we have come in large numbers. It is such a respectful to see the President join us here today alongside his deputy. It is also important to see other politicians also join us,” noted Bishop Muheria.
“It is also a symbol of respect to see Bishop Kimani Nding’u accept the new role of working at the Lord’s house. We thank you for accepting the call and we will support you,” he added.
Ruto’s presence at the event comes hardly a day after he cautioned the clergy against fuelling misinformation. Speaking during a graduation ceremony of Tangaza University on Friday, November 15, Ruto urged the priests to stop their criticism and help the government to fulfil its promises to Kenyans.
I want to ask leaders and clergy to work together towards a nation we can all be proud of and even as we engage in public discourse, which is important to Kenyans,” President Ruto commented.
The Head of State went ahead to acknowledge his close ties with the Catholic church, adding that most of his children attended Catholic schools. Ruto made the sentiments in response to accusations levelled by the Catholic Bishops who faulted the president over extrajudicial killings and unkept promises.
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