Political leaders Ruto and Raila aim to reinforce their collaboration, as both vow to make promises to strengthen their union.
President William Ruto Unveils Plans for Gender Equity, Economic Development, and National Reconciliation
President William Ruto has outlined a series of ambitious plans aimed at addressing gender imbalance in public sector positions, transforming the economy of Nyanza, and compensating victims of political upheavals as part of a broader push for national cohesion and prosperity.
In a significant move towards gender equity, President Ruto has promised to implement the recommendations of the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco) report, with the goal of achieving the two-thirds gender rule in Kenya. This rule stipulates that no more than two-thirds of public positions can be held by one gender, and Ruto's administration is committed to applying this constitutional requirement. The President also pledged to actively implement the one-third gender rule, emphasizing the need for affirmative action in certain circumstances.
Regarding the transformation of Nyanza's economy, President Ruto has pledged to complete various road infrastructure projects and inject support into the region. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve economic opportunities and development in Nyanza, as well as aligning with the priorities outlined in the MoU he signed with ODM leader Raila Odinga. The 2025 Devolution Conference held in Homa Bay also focuses heavily on equity, inclusion, and social justice as catalysts for regional development, with county governments tasked to re-engineer their operations to accelerate growth and reduce economic disparities.
In a gesture honouring the late MP Phoebe Asiyo, President Ruto has also directed that Wi Kondiek Secondary School be renamed Phoebe Asiyo Secondary School. Asiyo was a prominent advocate for women's rights and her contributions will be commemorated with the construction of a monument in Nairobi.
President Ruto has also committed to addressing historical grievances related to political violence in Kenya, although specific details on compensation mechanisms were not extensively outlined in the sources. His administration’s approach is part of wider reconciliation and social justice efforts discussed in national forums and in cooperation with other leaders to strengthen unity and heal divisions.
These plans are embedded within President Ruto’s broader governance framework, emphasizing devolution, equity, and inclusion as pathways to national cohesion and prosperity.
Meanwhile, ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga has accused some leaders of criticizing the broad-based government out of jealousy with ODM. Raila Odinga has defended his decision to collaborate with Ruto, stating that he has no apology for this decision. He has also rallied his support base to continue backing the President and his regime.
President Ruto and Raila Odinga have agreed to meet next week to plan modalities for the implementation of the ten-point agenda, part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) they signed. The two leaders are united in their commitment to work together for the betterment of Kenya.
- President William Ruto's plans for gender equity will involve implementing the Nadco report recommendations to achieve the two-thirds gender rule.
- Various road infrastructure projects in Nyanza will be completed as part of President Ruto's economic development plans.
- Affirmative action will be emphasized in specific circumstances to promote the one-third gender rule.
- The renaming of Wi Kondiek Secondary School to Phoebe Asiyo Secondary School is a gesture to honor the late MP who advocated for women's rights.
- Historical grievances related to political violence in Kenya will be addressed to foster reconciliation and social justice.
- Homa Bay's 2025 Devolution Conference emphasizes equity, inclusion, and social justice as catalysts for regional development.
- County governments are tasked with re-engineering their operations to accelerate growth and reduce economic disparities.
- A monument commemorating Phoebe Asiyo's contributions will be erected in Nairobi.
- Compensation mechanisms for victims of political upheavals are part of President Ruto's national reconciliation efforts.
- President Ruto's plans are aligned with the priorities outlined in the MoU he signed with Raila Odinga.
- ODM National Chairperson Gladys Wanga accuses some leaders of criticizing the broad-based government out of jealousy with ODM.
- Raila Odinga has no apologies for his decision to collaborate with Ruto.
- Members of Raila Odinga's support base have been urged to continue backing President Ruto and his regime.
- The two leaders, President Ruto and Raila Odinga, will meet next week to discuss the implementation of their ten-point agreement.
- The ten-point agenda is part of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the two leaders.
- Devolution, equity, and inclusion are pathways to national cohesion and prosperity in President Ruto's governance framework.
- Lack of specific compensation details for political violence victims is a concern, but reconciliation efforts encompass wider cooperation with other leaders.
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