Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua introducing Nyeri businessman cum politician Dr Thuo Mathenge as Kieni constituency MP Wainaina Njoroge and other leaders looks on.
By DPCS and MKT Reporter
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked political leaders to unite and complement each other in serving Kenyans.
He spoke during “Ngogoyo Laikipia Music Extravaganza”, organised by Inooro FM Radio together with fans of the Kikuyu old music.
The event was held on Saturday night at Old House Reset near Nanyuki Town.
Accompanied by a host of political and grassroot leaders, the deputy president asked Kenyans to call out the leaders fighting the national unity agenda.
The event, attended by thousands of people including entrepreneurs, brought together legends in the folklore genre such as Musaimo wa Njeri, Lady Wanja, Kigia wa Esther, Wahome Maingi, Kajohnie Kariukiz, CDM Kiratu, among others.
In his remarks, the Deputy President urged Members of Parliament, in both Senate and the National Assembly, to collaborate and put interests of Kenyans first irrespective of political party affiliation. He also said leaders need to focus on executing their mandates with precision.
“Leaders should know that they were elected to represent, oversight and legislate. Do your job effectively and constructively,” said Gachagua.
He further called on parents to teach their children vernacular languages as one of the ways of preserving culture, besides learning foreign languages to compete in the globalised world.
“Use English and other foreign languages where necessary, not at homes. Teach children the vernacular language so that we cultivate our culture and ringfence our unity because it is our strength. I am urging our leaders to support the unity agenda. I urge Kenyans to maintain love and unity and support each other,” he stated.
At the event, the Deputy President was accompanied by Laikipia County Governor Joshua Irungu, Senator John Kinyua and MPs Jane Kagiri (Laikipia Woman Rep), Mugambi Rindikiri (Buuri), Njoroge Wainaina (Kieni), Jayne Kihara (Naivasha), Anne Wamuratha (Kiambu Woman Rep) Mejjadonk Gathiru (Embakasi Central), Kamande Mwafrika (Roysambu), Wambugu Wainaina (Othaya), Elizabeth Kailemia (Meru Woman Rep), Julius Taitumu (Igembe North), Muthonj, Wachira Karani (Laikipia West), Kihungi (Kangema) and Dorothy Muthoni Ikiara (Nominated).
Entrepreneurs were led by Nyeri businessman cum politician Dr Thuo Mathenge.
MCAs led by Irene Wachuka of Igwa-miti Ward and former Laikipia Woman Rep Cate Waruguru, among other leaders, were also present.
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