Uhuru: I Will Hand Over Power But My Leader is Raila
President Kenyatta says Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga remains his preferred successor despite defeat in the August 9th presidential election.
Speaking on Wednesday at the Azimio coalition’s parliamentary group meeting at Masai Lodge in Kajiado, Kenyatta said Odinga was the most suited person to steer the country forward.
“You denied yourselves an opportunity to bring the country together, you haven’t denied Raila. I went out of my way to campaign for him,” Uhuru said.
He also pledged to hand over power to President-elect William Ruto on September 13th in accordance with the Constitution.
“I will hand over power smiling because it is my constitutional duty, but my leader is Baba [Raila Odinga],” he added.
The outgoing president further urged Azimio elected leaders to stick to the coalition and reject any attempts to have them decamp to Ruto’s camp.
"If you were elected on an Azimio ticket, kindly stick to Azimio don't be swayed. Will you be bought at five shillings or you will stand with the over 50 million Kenyans?" Uhuru posed.
On Monday, Kenyatta questioned the Supreme Court judgment upholding the election of Ruto. He wondered whether elections should be about numbers or processes, adding that institutions cannot make one decision in one election and a different decision in another.
“While we appreciate these institutions, we must also hold them into account at every juncture and their truth has to be consistent and coherent. This is the only way we will build our democracy. Because democracy is a work in progress, I urge the country to respect the institutions that midwife our new leaders. And in doing so I also urge citizens to constantly put them under scrutiny for this is the civic duty of every single Kenyan,” said Kenyatta.
"[Kenyans] must test them [institutions] for coherence. They must constantly scrutinize the coherence of the truth given by these institutions...has there been a consistent pattern from one election to another? Is it about numbers or is it about process? Can an institution rule one way in an election and another way in another election without scrutiny?" he posed.
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Ya president ya choice. Same…
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Ya president ya choice. Same guy took KANU into pnu of Kibaki 2007. Politics is just mind games, no more standing for anything these days. Just pure raw power pursuit. Old Rao can retire in honor after losing since 1982. He wasn't destined for presidency.
Because he Knows Raila WON…
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Because he Knows Raila WON. It's a Proven fact that Raila's 1 Million plus Votes were Stolen in Central Province and Given to Ruto. For real: Raila🤠 WON by 8 Million+ Votes versus Ruto's🙄 6 Million votes.
kING of corruption…
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kING of corruption government will be dissolved in two years
That would be a gift!
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In reply to kING of corruption… by Rotten (not verified)
That would be a gift!
You are dreaming wake up ,Do…
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In reply to kING of corruption… by Rotten (not verified)
You are dreaming wake up ,Do you even know what dissolving means 😀😀😀😀 we a president in place take that to the bank . Mbele tuko saws
Potelea mbali kinono. If…
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Potelea mbali kinono. If people didn’t choose the one you had annointed when you had influence why do you think they would listen to you when you are toothless?
Raila was Uhuru's Advisor…
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In reply to Potelea mbali kinono. If… by Bwana Nguria-Ngute (not verified)
Raila was Uhuru's Advisor and Comforter when Ruto was Looting and Giving the President lots of Headaches. Also: Raila WON the Election SINCERELY and EXCELLENTLY; more than "Fare and Square". Over 1 Million+ Raila's votes in Central Kenya were Flipped to Ruto. Know that Please!
That sounds more like a…
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In reply to Raila was Uhuru's Advisor… by PPPian (not verified)
That sounds more like a conspiracy theory you are spreading. So, the courts sided with mwizi? Aaai bana hapa
CORRUPT KING OF CORRUPTION…
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CORRUPT KING OF CORRUPTION USED MT.KENYANS FOR VOTES
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LET SEE GOVERNMENT ALLOCATION.
We need competency not just…
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In reply to CORRUPT KING OF CORRUPTION… by Rotten (not verified)
We need competency not just mere allocations for platitudes
Whata bitter looser
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Whata bitter looser
Simon! Wacha Ujinga. Raila…
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In reply to Whata bitter looser by Simon (not verified)
Simon! Wacha Ujinga.
Raila was Uhuru's Advisor and Comforter when Ruto was Looting and Giving the President lots of Headaches. Also: Raila WON the Election SINCERELY and EXCELLENTLY; more than "Fare and Square". Over 1 Million+ Raila's votes in Central Kenya were Flipped to Ruto. Know that Please!
I have seen alot of spoilt…
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I have seen alot of spoilt brats in my life, but Uhuru is in a class of his own.
Uhuru, Man up, swallow your pride and move on.
The issue here is Mama Ngina didn't use the Rod when it was neccessary.
When Moi vouched for the the first time you lost, Moi didn't raise hell, he went back to the drawing board. My advice is go back to the drawing board and restratigize.
Like I said before before you slept when Moi was teaching.
Hopefully Ruto will do what best for Kenyans, beginning with the freedom fighters and getting back all what your family have stolen.
@kora kanini,his preferred…
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In reply to I have seen alot of spoilt… by Kora Kanini (not verified)
@kora kanini,his preferred candidate lost.He was supposed to shield him from "getting back what your family have stolen".
Granted that he did not get along well with his DP, he should have at least shown some finesse and class instead of throwing him under the bus.
Uhuru like all presidents who win said that he was the president of all Kenyans.And that is what Ruto will be,or should be.However, its unfortunate that the soon to be former president is breaking decorum and tradition by publicly and while still in office that the loser Raila is essentially his president.What ashame.Indeed a spoilt brat.
Makau Mutua publicly said, …
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Makau Mutua publicly said, "Uhuru is not my president". But now you dine and wine together. Yet, you're running your mouth publicly that Ruto is not your president. Wananchi have spoken whether you like it or not!
Mwizi Muigai Kamau&Ngina…
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Mwizi Muigai Kamau&Ngina should be BB&Queed alive for cannibalization by muuaji Raila.Magathia maya.
Relocate to Bondo!!! Good…
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Relocate to Bondo!!! Good riddance!!! Great for everyone!!!
Those four IEBC criminals…
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Those four IEBC criminals must be held to account!!!
Raila was Uhuru's Advisor…
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In reply to Those four IEBC criminals… by Juju (not verified)
Raila was Uhuru's Advisor and Comforter when Ruto was Looting and Giving the President lots of Headaches. Also: Raila WON the Election SINCERELY and EXCELLENTLY; more than "Fare and Square". Over 1 Million+ Raila's votes in Central Kenya were Flipped to Ruto. Know that Please!
Nonsense u thot u will…
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Nonsense u thot u will control the Gema community the way u have done since 1963?U will b a Raia kama wale wengine.Uhunye it’s big big shame the guy u showed the hate on TV saying u Will never hand power to mwizi is what u will do live on Tuesday when everyone all over the world will b watching.This world don’t take shit or mistreat people especially if they have helped you juu u will never know what God has in store for them.
Uhuru prepare kuambishwa by Kenyans at kasarani the way Mois time was done ndio iwe funzo from other leaders upcoming.U were against Raila when he sweared himself but now he has bcome yr president🤣🤣.Bure kabisa
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