President Ruto praises DP Kindiki for hardwork, focus in service to nation

The Head of State said Prof. Kindiki had not let his background as a member of a minority community deter him from diligently serving the nation.

"I am very proud that the office I once occupied is now held by a very capable, professional leader who also comes from a minority group in Mt Kenya," President Ruto said.

The President spoke on Thursday during International Minorities Rights Day celebrations at State House, Nairobi.

The Deputy President, who was present, said serving in the office is a privilege and enough proof that Kenya presents opportunities to all no matter their places of origin.  

"If anybody is in doubt as to whether Kenya is a land of equal opportunity, I am the best exhibit; the clearest example that it is indeed possible for anyone, from anywhere and from any background, to occupy any position and contribute to Kenya’s development, irrespective of their background," DP stated. 

Further, Prof. Kindiki said the government will continue to protect the minority and indigenous communities adding that the Constitution is against discrimination of any community.

“Marginalization is an indictment to ourselves that some communities had been marginalized in the past and minority communities were the most affected. But now, we must integrate all communities and move forward as one country,” DP added.

At the event, the President launched the National Policy on Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous and Marginalized Communities that seeks to mainstream them in national development and protect all of them against any forms of discrimination. 

The celebrations were attended by hundreds of members from the minority communities spread across the country.