Mt Kenya Leaders Stand in Defence of Former president uhuru

A section of Mount Kenya leaders have come out strongly to stand with former president Uhuru Kenyatta.

Led by Kariuki Kiruga they said Uhuru was caring and had a vision for this country especially through the one man, one vote one shilling.

“We are saddened by a section of politicians who have been showing sheer disrespect for our former president Uhuru Kenyatta. It’s utter disrespect to call for Uhuru Kenyatta to be arrested the way Ndindi Nyoro, Kimani Ichungwa and the rest. These are the leaders orchestrating disunity in the region instead of uniting the region.” said Kiruga.

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Mike Makarina noted called on Mount Kenya people to stand in solidarity and defend one of their own.

“Why are we being told to insult our kingpin whilst other communities heap loads of respect for their leaders. We are urging his excellency the President to embrace dialogue in a bid to save our country from chaos and disorder,” said Makarina.

He also decried taxing the persons with disabilities and lack of inclusion in the list of Cabinet administrative secretaries.

Funding Demonstrations

Kenya kwanza leaders have been accusing former president Uhuru Kenyatta of funding the demonstrations by Azimio.

However, Azimio Coalition leader Raila Odinga has refuted claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is sponsoring anti-government demonstrations including Monday’s planned march in the capital initially intended to culminate at State House.

Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Saturday, Odinga said the former Head of State has nothing to do with the ongoing protests. Odinga said he was solely responsible for mobilizing Azimio supporters.

Gachagua on Meeting Uhuru

Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has said that the government would want to have a discussion with both Raila Odinga and former president Uhuru Kenyatta.

Gachagua said that Uhuru should be involved in the discussion to answer various issues of the country.

Among the issues he wants to be discussed include the alleged misappropriated funds during his tenure.