President William Ruto has saluted the Opposition leaders for agreeing to embrace the dialogue as he urged them to continue uniting Kenyans.
In his State of the Nation address to parliament Thursday, Ruto particularly stressed the ongoing bi-partisan talks between his Kenya Kwanza side and Azimio of Raila Odinga.
The dialogue, he said, was being held in the spirit of goodwill, fraternity and commitment to the national interest and the welfare of the nation.
“The national dialogue has enabled leaders from our various political divides to find a common ground on many of issues affecting the nation,” he said.
Its resolution, according to the head of state, will go a long way to accelerate the transformation agenda, deepen democracy and entrench national unity.
Ruto also recognised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka who was present alongside National Assembly majority leader Kimani Ichung’wah for steering the talks.
The two co-chairs the national dialogue committee.
Raila was however missing during the event despite an executive seat being reserved for him at the Speaker's gallery.
His seat was placed between that of Kalonzo and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki.
The Opposition chief did not mention anything related to Ruto's address before today.
