By Kepher Otieno - Reporter
Kenya, 21 April 2026 - Three MPs have called on Kenyans to give President William Ruto time and space to deliver his development agenda, as political tempers flare across the country.
They warned that rising early campaign politics is distracting the country from service delivery.
Baringo North MP Charles Kamuren said the focus should remain on governance, not politics.
“Let us give President William Ruto time and space to deliver what he promised Kenyans,” he said.
The legislator said “The 2027 elections are still far. We should not be engaged in fault-finding politics at this stage. The priority is development and stability.”
Njoro MP Charity Chepkwony urged leaders to embrace calm and issue-based politics. “We must move away from confrontation and politics of hostility,” she said.
The MP asserted “Kenyans need unity and development. Let us support peaceful coexistence and allow the government to focus on its work.”
Kericho County MP Beatrice Kemei also echoed the same call, warning against division and political tension. “We are asking for tolerance and respect across the political divide,” she said.
“Let us avoid rhetoric that divides the country. Kenya belongs to all of us, and we must protect its peace and progress.” Kemei told the press in Kisumu.
The leaders urged the public to embrace calm, issue-based politics and avoid early confrontational campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election.
They spoke in Kisumu, a known stronghold of the ODM party, where they also drummed up support for the broad-based government framework.
Kamuren said Kenyans must allow President Ruto space to work without constant political distraction.
He insisted that development takes time and should not be judged through the lens of early election politics.
“Let us give President William Ruto time and space to deliver what he promised Kenyans,” said Kamuren.
“The 2027 elections are still far. We should not be engaging in fault-finding politics at this stage. The focus should be service delivery.”
He called for peaceful campaigns and warned against rising political hostility. He said the country risks slowing down progress if leaders remain in permanent campaign mode.
The MPs were speaking on the sidelines of public participation on the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 at the Raila Odinga Assembly Hall at Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu.
The lawmakers used the platform to defend the broad-based government formation, saying it was necessary to strengthen national unity, promote inclusivity and enhance peaceful coexistence across political divides.
Chepkwony said the country cannot afford divisive politics at a time when citizens expect development and stability.
“We must move away from the politics of hostility and confrontation,” she said.
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Chepkwony in calling for sober politics said “What Kenyans need now is unity, development and respect for differing views. That is what the broad-based approach is trying to achieve.”
She added that political tolerance is key to national progress and urged leaders across the political divide to tone down rhetoric that fuels division.
Kericho Woman Representative Beatrice Kemei also backed the same position, saying inclusivity in governance was essential for national cohesion.
She said political leaders must prioritize dialogue over confrontation.
“We are calling for tolerance and respect and stop goonism as well,” Kemei said. “Let us embrace peaceful coexistence. Kenya belongs to all of us, regardless of political affiliation.”
The MPs also took issue with sections of the opposition that have been criticizing the broad-based government arrangement and President Ruto’s leadership.
They said such criticism should be constructive and not aimed at destabilizing governance.
Kamuren dismissed what he termed as unnecessary politicking, saying it does not help solve the country’s economic and social challenges.
“Politics of rhetoric and confrontation will not fix Kenya’s problems,” he said. “We must focus on solutions, not endless opposition battles.”
In a notable political gesture, the lawmakers also expressed support for ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga, saying he was bringing stability within the party at a critical time.
Kamuren said Oburu’s leadership was helping to steady ODM and create room for more constructive political engagement.
“Let us support Dr Oburu Odinga as he steers ODM in a more stable direction,” he said. “We must work together and align for the good of the country.”
The MP’s said Kenya is entering a new political phase that requires maturity and cooperation between leaders across party lines.
They argued that continued antagonism would only slow down development and deepen divisions.
They urged citizens to focus on national unity and economic recovery instead of early election battles.
They also called for respect, tolerance and peaceful coexistence in all political engagements.
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