"Tushikilie Huyo Mzee Mara Hii": Uhuru Urges Mt Kenya to Support Raila for the Presidency
President Kenyatta has declared his support for ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential bid. Addressing Mt. Kenya leaders and residents at Sagana State Lodge on Wednesday, Kenyatta said Odinga has the best interests for the country and is capable of steering the economy due to his experience and commitment.
He urged Mt. Kenya residents to rally behind Odinga, who is giving his fifth stab at the presidency under the ‘Azimio La Umoja’ movement.
Uhuru defended his decision not to back Deputy President William Ruto, saying he has lost track of leadership and should not be elected in the forthcoming elections.
He noted that Kenyans should consider supporting Ruto for the presidency in the future if he reforms and changes his ways.
"I'm asking you to support Raila Odinga as he means well for the country," Uhuru said.
He added: "I appeal you to support Raila. Help him to the top. Even my friend Ruto, he can become president someday akishika line. Tushikilie huyo Mzee (Raila) mara hii, huyo kijana (Ruto) tutafikiria baadaye.”
Kenyatta also defended his development record, saying the economy has grown nearly three times since he took over from his predecessor Mwai Kibaki in 2013.
"Kibaki left me an economy worth Sh5 trillion, today, the person I will hand government to, I will leave him an economy of Sh13 trillion," Uhuru stated.
Comments (29)
Like all of us, UK has every right to support and campaign for his candidate, but he need to do it at his cost. Every responsible government has a process, where the President reimburse the treasury for expenditures associated with party/campaigns. There should be a clean line separating Government and Jubilee.
Stop this bs Mr President- you just said Ruth is a thief and now you tell us to elect him in future.? If he stole public funds why was he not arrested.Let maina wanjigi ran too.Ruto will win because you have killed Kenyans with high prices of foods and services why because you pay Raila handbags of money. How can u hold a meeting im a tent shame shida tupu go to open air space where wanjiku is .
Ma man Kaswende. Ruto kumi
Most of the benefits that Ruto is enjoying (including freedom of speech-insulting the presidency) are a result of devolution (new constitution) which he opposed vehemently.
His belief in handouts is a Moi era political scheme meant to hoodwink the common man. As a VP, he had tremendous opportunities to propose and implement policies that will have long lasting impacts on the electorate. Raila is not perfect but he means well for the common man!
Uh, wee enda usome katiba tena wewe. Freedom of speech is as old as Moi
@pigsfarm, the 2010 constitution is for all Kenyans, irrespective of how one voted. It's like taxes, everyone pays, irrespective of your vote for/against the bill.
“I appeal you to support Raila. Help him to the top.“
Wrong! Are we helping politicians who are already wealthy of saving ourselves from the worse economy ever!
Exactly GG. Huyu anataka kutumia guuka ndio aingie kwa power thru mlango ya nyuma
You don't tell us who to vote for. Your days are over start packing and get the hell out of "people's house" #UDAallthewaaaay
Exactly Mkenya….wacha hii tumbili iende nyumbani
You don't tell us who to vote for. Your days are over start packing and get the hell out of "people's house" #UDAallthewaaaay
Does he mean 13 trillion of debt? . we are swimming in debts the usd-kes = 111
euro 129
Ayola just look at how expensive life is getting in Kenya
Bwana president we won’t n will never elect mganga in office.We all know u want puppet raila to take over then aachie Gideon moi?Kenyans especially Gema community we listened to you but we majority have made up our minds n the dynasties must fall.Kenya sio soko ya familia mbili who have caused lots of problems since 1963.Tutakuaimbisha Mr president come august.Live us alone to make our good or bad choice.Wewe na familia yako pigieni mganga kura so he can protect your interests.What happened to Kemsa billionaires who we hear yr family is involved yet you sweared over 18 months ago that everyone will b brot into the books.
Ni MUROGI sio MGANGA
What experience?
1982- Coup
Kibaki- Nusu Mkate
Uhuru- Nusu Mkate.
No space for an old man in Kenya.
We are waiting for heavens to speak.
- What are his accomplishments?
Can you please list his accomplishments so they can speak for themselves.
Give Raila your vote and let others decide for themselves.
Yes, we will analyze him and judge him based on character and actions not by word of mouth.
A change is here; no one can stop it.
We are all waiting for God's law to apply.
Uhuru spoke as if as the country’s laws were meant to be obeyed by Kenyans excluding muuaji Raila.Why is it only savage Raila signs peace/EATING accords with so-called presidents after killing thousands of Kenyans?Why can’t the useless president sign agreement with other convicted murderers instead of jailing them?
Kweli kabisa thug
Way to go mr president!!! So well stated Uhuru.
A 77 yr old geezer. Are you crazy? Shikilia hapo Kibera nursing home.
Why don't you tell Kenyans exactly what Ruto did that made him so horrible for the nation? And don't say he is a thief because all our leaders are thieves; from president Moi to you, mps, governors down to MCAs - all are thieves - not just Ruto!
13 Trillion ya madeni tupu
Economy worth 13 trillion really how much of that is foreign debt disguised as development projects while in reality are just white elephants.If Kenya's economy is doing that well why are the youth risking their lives going to Dubai to be killed because they cannot find employment at home .Why do most people find it hard to afford two meals in a day .The gap is getting wider between the rich and the poor where some can afford to eat at fancy restaurants yet others have to walk to work because they have no money for transport
Yes guest, we are 13 trillion poor because of this 💩
Lol. Nifanye nini jameni has recovered his sense ?
13T-11T= 2T.. He's robbed Kenya biggie.
Uhuru urges people from Kiambu. The real people Who see mount Kenya pure snow on daily basis are not paying attention to this idiot of a leader. Nitwarega gwathwo ni guka gwitu heartland of gikuyu na Mumbi yetwo Murang’a
Not to nitpick but aren't there 5 other counties that sit on Mt. Kirinyaga that get dibs on seeing the snow and the drinking the water?
I agree with you Mr. President. You see further away than many since you get all the daily briefings and intelligence.
Mr. Sugoi will be home very early in the morning milking his cows and feeding his chickes.
UHURU has a right to endorse WHOEVER he wants, but the MASSES have the final say. The issue here is that KENYANS have been taken as FOOLS for so long and to some extent KENYANS have come to accept it.
The current presidential candidates are all in cohorts, no changes will come until the MASSES demand changes.
All of us thought that KIBAKI was going to hold MOI and GOONS accountable, he proved us wrong.
LET'S not fool ourselves that UHURUS is the president, MOI IS and MOI will continue ruling even in his grave.
IT'S TIME for KENYANS to demand real change and hold the MURDERERS and ROBBERS and all those who have benefited from them accountable.