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Why broad-based government offers a promise of unity

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President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have entered a pact that has seen the formation of a broad-based government. [File, Standard]

Nation-building is a continuous exercise that good citizens do. We also all feel glad when unity hugs patriotism. President William Ruto has not only extended a hand of friendship to Nyanza, he has firmed the grip of his handshake.

Today, we have the first Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi hailing from Nyanza. Add that to the first CDF we had before this, history is made.

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