Ruto hosts over 600 leaders from African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa

President William Ruto has hosted leaders from the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) at State House.

The discussion was geared towards measures that can be put in place to achieve unity in the country.

Ruto stated that it is a collective obligation for Kenyans to work together to unite our nation and reject any attempts that divide the nation along tribal lines.

“Let us stay focused on our shared development aspirations, which promise inclusive growth for all,” Ruto said.

He further stated that the government remains committed to working with leaders across the political spectrum to confront the challenges facing Kenyans and to implement programmes and projects that fast-track the country’s socio-economic transformation.

On Easter Sunday,  Ruto appealed to the church to help him unite the country in line with his effort to broaden the government.

"I need help from the church to unite this country. Just like God helped us to restore peace in the AIPCA, I believe the same God will help us have peace and unity in Kenya," he said.

In March,  Ruto met with leaders from faith-based organisations at State House, Nairobi, where discussions centred on universal health coverage.

The organisations are involved in running health facilities and have been working in partnership with the government in the delivery of healthcare across the country.

The President said they discussed the enhancement of health reforms in our country.

In January, President Ruto engaged AIPCA clerics to gather their support for the commencement of multi-sectoral talks aimed at addressing the thorny issues in the withdrawn Finance Bill, 2024.

He also emphasised that his administration had deliberate programmes and policies to create job and income opportunities for the youth.

These include the Affordable Housing Programme, digital jobs, labour migration and industrialisation through county aggregation and industrial parks and special economic zones.

"The proposed youth and multi-sectoral forums will give the youth and other stakeholders a platform to discuss these and other national economic challenges that face our country," he said.