This archive report was first published on 23 August 2019.
On August 23, 2019, Deputy President William Ruto called on Kenyans to participate in the census, which he described as crucial for planning and development.
Addressing residents in Luanda, Vihiga County, Dr. Ruto said the census would aid the government in putting Kenya on the desired development trajectory.
He emphasized that the exercise was also important to Kenyans as it informs what kind of service is needed, where and when.
“That is why we must all rally behind it. I also urge the provincial administration to play its role to ensure that the exercise is a success,” said Dr. Ruto.
Dr. Ruto was accompanied by several leaders, including MPs Charles Gimose, Ben Washiali, Mwambu Mabonga, Caleb Kositany, and former Vihiga County Governor Moses Akaranga.
He also called on leaders to work together without any political biases, saying that the profiling of leaders according to their political affiliations was costing the country.
“Kenyans pay tax, and must therefore get its value. It does not matter which political party you belong to, the ultimate goal is to better the lives of the people,” he explained.
Dr. Ruto's message was echoed by other leaders, including Mr. Mabonga, who asked Kenyans to put a premium in the census, and Mr. Kositany, who urged Kenyans to cooperate with the enumerators.
Meanwhile, Mr. Akaranga and Dr. Khalwale asked leaders from Western Kenya to start working on a formula that would make the region be at the centre of the government in 2022.
Earlier, Dr. Ruto addressed residents in Chesumei, Nandi County, where he asked leaders to work for the people or else they would face their wrath at the ballot.
