This archive report was first published on 21 August 2021.
On August 21, 2021, Deputy President William Ruto called for a bipartisan approach to address the COVID-19 crisis in Kenya, urging decisive management and collective efforts to restore the economy.
Speaking a day after the Court of Appeal upheld the invalidation of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) constitution review process, Ruto emphasized the need for prioritizing the needs of Kenyans and making up for lost time and resources.
"I strongly urge that our starting point in this endeavour be to apply our best collective efforts, mobilize and commit adequate resources towards the decisive management of the Covid-19 crisis in order to free up the country, return our people to work and restore our economy to its full flight," Ruto said.
The Deputy President also lauded the judges for bravely defending the Constitution, noting that the court decision reaffirms Kenya's commitment to the rule of law and the sovereignty of the people.
"The court decision reaffirms that Kenya is a country governed by the rule of law, not the rule of men, where the Constitution and sovereignty of the people are supreme, and not the political elite. However, no one has won or lost: It is a win-win for the people and the Constitution, I laud the courage of the judges who have bravely defended the Constitution," Ruto said.
