President William Ruto said he would ensure that everyone in Kenya is treated fairly. Some people have complained about this, but he doesn't care. He wants to do what's right for all Kenyans.
President Ruto spoke at the funeral for Speaker Amason Kingi's father, Mzee Kingi Mwaruwa Mkweha. He talked about his plans to bring fairness to Kenya. He said he had already started working on this.
The president said some people aren't happy with him because he wants everyone to be equal. He told them he was sorry, but he won't stop trying to make things fair.
President Ruto also discussed his decision to change the rules for getting a national ID card. He said everyone will still have to follow the law, but the process will be the same for all Kenyans. He wants to ensure that no one is treated differently.
Some people worry that changing the ID rules might let people who aren't really Kenyans get IDs. But the president promised that won't happen. He said there are still steps everyone has to follow.
President Ruto had just spent a week visiting the northeastern part of Kenya. That's where he first said he would end the special ID process for people in that area.
Many important leaders came with President Ruto to the funeral. They all celebrated the life of Speaker Kingi's father. President Ruto said Mzee Kingi helped make Kenya a better place.
The president told Speaker Kingi and his family that he was very sorry for their loss. He said Mzee Kingi inspired many people and left a big mark on the country, even though he came from a small village called Kamale.
President Ruto spoke at the funeral for Speaker Amason Kingi's father, Mzee Kingi Mwaruwa Mkweha. He talked about his plans to bring fairness to Kenya. He said he had already started working on this.
The president said some people aren't happy with him because he wants everyone to be equal. He told them he was sorry, but he won't stop trying to make things fair.
President Ruto also discussed his decision to change the rules for getting a national ID card. He said everyone will still have to follow the law, but the process will be the same for all Kenyans. He wants to ensure that no one is treated differently.
Some people worry that changing the ID rules might let people who aren't really Kenyans get IDs. But the president promised that won't happen. He said there are still steps everyone has to follow.
President Ruto had just spent a week visiting the northeastern part of Kenya. That's where he first said he would end the special ID process for people in that area.
Many important leaders came with President Ruto to the funeral. They all celebrated the life of Speaker Kingi's father. President Ruto said Mzee Kingi helped make Kenya a better place.
The president told Speaker Kingi and his family that he was very sorry for their loss. He said Mzee Kingi inspired many people and left a big mark on the country, even though he came from a small village called Kamale.
