This archive report was first published on 6 October 2019.
On October 5, 2019, President Uhuru Kenyatta spoke at the funeral of Daniel Kasirimo ole Muyaa, a former chairman of the defunct OlKejuado County Council, in Kajiado.
The President emphasized the importance of unity and peace in achieving Kenya's development objectives, citing Kajiado as an example of a peaceful and progressive county.
"Kajiado has never had any ethnic tensions and this is as a result of the leadership of people like ole Muyaa," said President Kenyatta.
He also narrated how the late Ole Muyaa mentored and ushered him into elective politics, describing him as a close family friend and political teacher.
"I have known him for many years as a friend and political teacher. He loved peace and unity," President Kenyatta said.
The President reiterated his commitment to cooperation with opposition leaders, emphasizing that national unity is crucial for achieving the country's development objectives.
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku, Kajiado East MP Peris Tobiko, and COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli also attended the funeral service.
