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Sources have revealed that close to Sh1 billion was raised in less than two hours in an exclusive dinner at a Nairobi hotel attended by President Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto.
The invite-only fundraiser, which was aimed at raising funds for Kenyatta’s re-election campaign pot, saw business titans and top government officials converge at the Safari Park Hotel and Casino in Nairobi.
President Kenyatta, who arrived at the venue at 9.30pm, asked donors not to channel their money to the opposition, saying that doing so would mean they had no confidence in his administration.
“You must believe in something and support it. I know some of you say they don’t want to be associated with politics and want to pass their support under the table. They are acting as if they do not believe in something because, if they did, they would openly come out in support of the Jubilee government achievements for Kenya,” the President said as quoted by the Nation.
He said: “Tunajua vile wengine wanafanya, unaweka kidogo hapa na kidogo pale (We know what some are doing, you put a little here and a little there)”.
“I told them not to come to State House, I have no business transactions in State House. Nimewaambia mpotee and mpotee kabisa! (I told them get lost),” he said, to the applause of those in attendance.
The remarks by the head of state were in reference to the behavior of tycoons offering campaign funds and demanding appointments and government contracts in return.
Those contributing for the president’s campaign kitty had been categorized into five groups.
The platinum team, who contributed Sh10 million and above and were allowed to sit close to the head of state. The next ring was the gold category and consisted of those offering at least Sh5 million to bolster President Uhuru’s reelection bid.
Then came the silver group, and this one comprised those who parted with Sh2.5 million, while the bronze category offered Sh1 million. The garnet was the last category and contributed Sh500, 000.
The dinner was organized by Friends of Jubilee, a group that comprises some of the top billionaires and businessmen in the country.
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Just tell us the Truth:
Who is Your Choice for Next President of Kenya (away from Uhuru or Raila)?
@Msema Kweli,just go ahead and seek an elective position then call for a fundraiser and I promise you if you invite me,I will make a hefty contribution to the worthy cause.
How would you feel if you invited guests to your house and you have already prepared their meal and drinks and none shows up?
Millions of stolen Tax-payers" money! Why can't the raise the same for victims of natural calamities such as drought? People are dying of hunger.
For that, they are waiting for mzungu to do .There has been a classical argument that foreign donations do more harm than good in africa.Well may be if they see this kind of team work the donations will shrink...
Raila has a scheduled fundraising similar to this held by Uhuru in a few weeks. I can't wait to read your comments.
If the few "greedy , selfish, arrogant, and myopic" people benefiting from the presidency of Uhuru can raise this amount of money to keep him in power when millions of the poor people of Kenya are dying of hunger and lack of the basic necessities of life, this shows clearly without any doubt that Kenya as a nation has morally died!
Long live Kenya without Uhuru or Raila as the next president of Kenya!