Ruto urges leaders to unite behind first-world Kenya vision
President Ruto urges leaders to unite behind a shared vision of transforming Kenya into a first-world nation, saying the country's future should take priority over political competition...
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President William Ruto has called on leaders across all sectors to prioritize a united vision for transforming Kenya into a first-world nation, emphasizing that the country's future should supersede political rivalries.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto and various leaders from political, business, civil society, professional, and religious sectors.
- The event took place on Tuesday, July 21, at State House, Nairobi, where the President received a report titled "Developing a New Vision for Kenya: Towards a First World Nation".
- Ruto expressed his readiness to lead reforms, stating, "I will lead from the front as much as is practically possible" and urged those lacking commitment to "exit. Get out of the way."
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