Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has called on elected leaders to embrace the spirit of National unity and inclusiveness.
Sonko challenged leaders to avoid aligning themselves and marshaling political support along tribal lines.
He was speaking after joining thousands of Kenyans in viewing and paying respect to former President Daniel Arap Moi.
Moi’s body is lying-in-state at Parliament Buildings.
“Mzee Moi set a precedent on national unity and appointments that reflected the true face of Kenya,” Sonko said.
The City Governor noted that Mzee Moi found a way of making all communities feel part of the government.
He added that his administration has emulated Moi and is also distributing free milk to schools.
“Every time, Mzee Moi spoke about unity, he always did this in every corner of this country” Sonko said.
Sonko called on governors across all the 47 counties to emulate the late President Moi when they make public appointments.
“We have to consider everyone without looking at their tribe or political inclination and give them an equal opportunity,” Sonko added.
Sonko, who spent most of his youthful days at the coast, recalled how Moi valued the coastal region through his appointments in public service.
“He was a frequent visitor to the Coast, he made lots of friends in the region and almost every other part of this country,” he said.
The City boss explained that Moi’s death should give Kenyans a more valid reason to rally behind the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI)
Through his Sonko Rescue Team, the Governor has since the death of Moi stationed several trucks across the county for the residents to catch up with the happenings around the funeral arrangements.
The trucks will also be doing rounds to push for the BBI clarion call across the county.
“Moi wanted national unity and that is what the BBI is all about. So, we are fully behind it and this has been my message since the handshake,” he said.