Kiambu — President William Ruto has said challenges facing Kenyans cannot be solved through street protests.
He said it's time Kenyans engage in farming among other development activities so that the high cost of living can be reduced.
President Ruto said Kenyans should take advantage of the ongoing rains to engage in farming activities to produce enough food instead of being subjected to unnecessary demonstrations.
"Elections are over and it's time to address challenges facing the people and not time to look for positions to benefit a few leaders," said the President.
He told Opposition leader Raila Odinga to be mindful of the welfare of Kenyans as he pursued his personal gains.
He assured Kenyans that the threats by the Opposition will not derail the government's development agenda.
"Our focus is on development activities aimed at improving the country's economy," said Dr Ruto.
President Ruto made the remarks at Gachie grounds when he launched a Sh 3.3 billion road project in Kiambu County.
The 90km road will benefit residents of Kìambu, Kìambaa and Limuru constituencies.
Earlier, the President launched water projects in Narok town and Suswa in Narok County.
At the same time, the President, said the government was committed to transforming the lives of youths across the country through development initiatives.
"In our plans to have more than 2 million Kenyans own homes through affordable housing, thousands of jobs will be created for the youth," said the President.
He assured the people of Kiambu that projects, which had stalled including the Ruiru II Dam, will be revived.
On the dairy sector, the President said Kiambu County will benefit from 30 milk coolers as part of efforts to transform the sector.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told the Opposition to either resort to dialogue or demonstrations.
He, however, assured Kenyans that the government will secure their lives and property should the Opposition resume on demonstration.
" We will not allow anyone to interfere with the work of our President. The Opposition should decide to either engage in demonstrations or dialogue," said Mr Gachagua.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa and Kiharu MP Dindi Nyoro said they were ready to engage the Opposition in Parliament on matters of IEBC and not anything to do with handshake.
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They said majority of Kenyans elected President Ruto, saying the Opposition should respect their will and move on.
"Even the server they are talking about was opened at the Supreme Court," said Mr Ichungwa.
Mr Ichungwa dismissed calls by the Opposition on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to have Inspector General of Police Japeth Koome take responsibility for alleged police brutality during the recent demonstrations.
He said Opposition leader Raila Odinga and 'his sponsor' should be held responsible for the lives lost and property destroyed during the demonstrations.
Present were CS Moses Kuria (Trade and investment), Governors Kimani wa Matangi (Kiambu), Patrick Ntutu (Narok), Joseph ole Lenku (Kajiado) and several MPs. - Presidential Communication Service
