Martha Karua Urges Kenyans to Elect a President Who Has Respect

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential running mate Martha Karua has urged Kenyans to elect a president who respects other leaders.

In a thinly-veiled attack on Deputy President William Ruto, Karua told Kenyans that a leader who disrespects a sitting president cannot respect the common citizen if he/she ascends to power.

"If you have no respect for your colleagues, you will also not respect the citizens. If you want the presidency, respect the sitting president... And it does not mean you should not fault him or her, but do it in a manner that is orderly and has a basis," said Karua.

She added: "If you elect leaders with no respect, you will have wronged yourself and you will also be disrespected. Kibaki was humble but you saw the fruits of his leadership."

Karua spoke on Friday in Makueni and Kitui counties where she held a series of rallies to drum up support for the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga.

The Nark-Kenya party leader noted that the only thing Kenya needs in order to move to the next level is good leadership, which she said will be provided by Odinga and herself.

"The only thing we are lacking in this country is good leadership. Elect an MCA, Governor, Senator, Woman Rep, and MP who are good leaders... There is only one horse in this race and it is Raila Odinga. You clearly know him. He has fought for this country while in and out of the government," she added.

On Saturday, Karua will take the Azimio campaigns to Nyeri and Murang'a counties while Odinga will pitch tent in Makueni county.