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13 /kenya-news.php KENYA NEWS

Ruto Apologizes over Senator Mithika Linturi’s Controversial Remarks

By John Wanjohi Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 09:00am 656 views 24 comments
Ruto Apologizes over Senator Mithika Linturi’s Controversial Remarks

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Deputy President William Ruto has apologized to Kenyans over the controversial remarks made by Meru Senator Mithika Linturi over the weekend. 

Speaking at Bomet Green Stadium on Monday, Ruto admitted that the utterances were inappropriate and urged members of his UDA party to be mindful of their language while addressing the public.

While noting that Senator Linturi has already apologized for the ‘madoadoa’ remarks, the deputy president cautioned leaders against using political platforms to make inciteful statements.

"For those who are talking about Senator Linturi ...he made a statement which he regrets, a statement that had inappropriate language and senator Linturi has apologized, he has withdrawn the statement and has unconditionally apologized to the people of Kenya," said Ruto.

"We want to say, going forward and to members of my team, the hustler nation, that all of us must mind our language, all of us must be careful about what they say so that we can unite this nation and that is what the Hustler Nation believes in." 

Ruto further made it clear that UDA is a national party that does not endorse divisive talks and is focused on uniting the country.

"As a party we believe in the unity of the nation we don't believe in ethnic, regional, or village politics, and I want to say that we do not subscribe to any divisive talks we do not agree with talks that profiles any individuals or groups because we are a national party that brings all the communities of Kenya together," said Ruto.

He added: "Also for the avoidance of doubt, I want to ask the institutions charged with making sure that we have a peaceful nation and election. They must apply the law in a manner that does not create two sets of laws for two sets of groups. We want the law to apply equally so that we can secure our nation.”

Linturi was on Sunday arrested in Eldoret over the remarks and was taken to Nakuru to record a statement. He maintains that the remarks made at the UDA rally in Eldoret on Saturday were taken out of context.

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji said the senator’s utterances could incite feelings of contempt, hatred, hostility, violence, or discrimination.

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Guesty

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 11:28am

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Kikuyu & Kalenjins need to sort out their issues away from National politics.

Bobby Kibe

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 02:08pm

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I am a Kikuyu and I don't have issues with any Kalenjin apart from not supporting Ruto.

Nyaboke

Tue, 01/11/2022 @ 04:02am

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Kikuyus have never had issues with kalenjins! Kalenjins seems to have issues with Kikuyus and they label them madoadoa! The kalenjins seems to have issues with many other tribes! They need to sort out their personal issues with other Kenyans.

Guesty

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 11:33am

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These are issues that should be solved a County level.

These are not National issues.

Kikuyus and Kalenjin like using Elections as an excuse to commit atrocities.

We know them.

Bobby Kibe

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 05:57pm

In reply to These are issues that should… by Guesty

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@ Guesty, Bro, you sound just like Linturi because I detect some tribalism and hate in your post.

Bobby Kibe

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 05:58pm

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@ Guesty, Bro, you sound just like Linturi because I detect some tribalism and hate in your post.

Mr. Collusion

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 11:54am

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Thank you Mr. President for apologizing for that clown. Now, let’s get back to business of leading the country. We are behind 100% in Maai Mahiu, Naivasha, Nakuru, and Kenya is a whole. Your leadership is needed at such a time our country is led by weak leaders. You sir, are a strong and great leader

Bmore

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 12:48pm

In reply to Thank you Mr. President for… by Mr. Collusion

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@collusion in Kenya we have uhuru kenyatta as the president. If you are referring Ruto as a president then you are delusional. Ruto is not the president and in fact he might never be one.

Yahoo TV

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 07:51pm

In reply to @collusion in Kenya we have… by Bmore

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Man you think Kenyatta is a leader? Wi Thutha ta mutingoe. He only have a title. That’s one useless leader twathurire gututongoria. He has no idea between irio Na iteo

Go crypto

Tue, 01/11/2022 @ 11:21am

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Amen entirely. 1st term Ruto was president 2nd term Raila is president. Where's does military fatigued guy of what shall I do fame get in? Ichabod

Get a grip

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 05:37pm

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1. He is not the president.
2. He has been in said leadership while the country has gone to the dogs - so no. His "leadership" is not needed, nor is it wanted. His track record speaks for itself - big fat F. He will never be president of Kenya - period.

Wario

Tue, 01/11/2022 @ 04:07am

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Ruto wrote the script of madoadoa for Mithika. Linturi was a political hired gun for WSR to deliver a stern message to Kikuyus asking them to leave Eldoret! How can WSR now stand on a podium to apologize? WSR is not truthful!

Bmore

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 12:40pm

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What amazes me is Linturi himself apologized and now Ruto but you see the likes of Ndindi Nyoro, senator Mwaura, Ragathi Gachagua just to a mention a few defending him. All kikuyus yet they were the majority victims in 2007/2008. All wrong should be condemned regardless of which political wing you belong to.

Imara Daima

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 04:17pm

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Je, Samoei Arap Ruto: Kwa nini mpaka sasa hujaomba msamaha kwa watu walioteketezewa katika kanisa la Kiambaa huko Eldoret yapata miaka 14 iliyopita? Kwa nini hujajitahidi kuwashika wote waliohusika na janga hili?

Kwa nini hujaomba msamaha kwa kuharibu uchumi wa Kenya wakati wa YK 92 wakati wewe pamoja na Jirongo na Marehemu Toroitich mlipochapisha noti ya shilingi mia tano (sh. 500) na kuharibu uchumi wa Kenya?

Kwa nini hujaomnba msamaha kwa kuiba shamba la Marehemu Muteshi?

Kwa nini huombi msamaha kwa WaKenya wote kwa kuwadanganya na uchumi wa "wheelbarrow" na huku WaChina wanakuja kutujengea reli ili watu wasafiri na kukuza uchumi wa nchi. Wheelbarrow itasaidiaje kujenga uchumi wa nchi?

Mugīkūyū

Tue, 01/11/2022 @ 09:26pm

In reply to Je, Samoei Arap Ruto: Kwa… by Imara Daima

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He should first apologize to his aide for impregnating his wife.

Huyu akikuwa prezo ataweka mimba wasichana wote ambao wako vyuo vikuu.

Better the drunkard we have

Imara Daima

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 04:20pm

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WaKenya wote: Hebu msikilize Mjumbe wa Bunge kutoka Nandi anavyotuambia juu ya Samoei Arap Ruto kutokana na mambo ya wizi:

https://youtu.be/fAkb4hjieaY

Go crypto

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 05:39pm

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No need for apologies. How ppl interprete statements is nobodys biz. Free speech free thought. Live freely.

Young

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 06:57pm

In reply to No need for apologies. How… by Go crypto

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With great power (freedom) comes great responsibility.

Mr. Collusion

Tue, 01/11/2022 @ 01:22am

In reply to With great power (freedom)… by Young

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Young grow up first. What responsibilities?

Mr. Collusion

Tue, 01/11/2022 @ 01:21am

In reply to No need for apologies. How… by Go crypto

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There we go crypto. Only weak pathetic people apologize. There was nothing to apologize for!

Mugīkūyū

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 05:55pm

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We know UDA is not a national party. Besides a few rented Kikuyus who will go home this year, the rest are Kipkorir and Kibet end of story.

Willy K'Agutu

Mon, 01/10/2022 @ 08:30pm

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Collussion,
STOP mocking us. Uhuru is the president not Ruto. Ruto who should be a VP is also fighting the government from inside. Moi was very loyal to Jomo. The Madoadoa message is already in the air. No Apology whatsoever can reverse the message.

Mr. Collusion

Tue, 01/11/2022 @ 01:19am

In reply to Collussion, STOP mocking us… by Willy K'Agutu

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Willy… am sorry….you and who?

Disgusted!

Tue, 01/11/2022 @ 03:51am

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When did Ruto ever apologize for his Madoadoa comments that led to the maiming, burning and killing of innocent Kenyans- women and children a majority? Hakuna siku Ruto ataongoza Kenya. Never ever- Too many innocent souls are yet to suffer under his presidency. Kenya will be chaotic and in a worse state than it is right now

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