President Uhuru Kenyatta has cautioned politicians against divisive politics and incitement saying that the government would not tolerate such acts.
Speaking at the Recruits Training School in Eldoret during a pass out parade for Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) on Friday, President Kenyatta said that divisive politics, tribalism and incitement had no place in the country.
He asked politicians to stay off statements, utterances and actions that would potentially trigger disunity among Kenyans. The president further asked politicians to use the resources that they have been given for the benefit of Kenyans instead of engaging in acts that threaten the peace of the country.
“Politicians should stop these acts of intolerance and instead use the money we have given them to implement projects for Kenyans,” he said.
The President warned politicians perpetuating divisive politics saying that the law will catch up with them. He asked leaders to accommodate each other views and help the government propel development agenda.
“No politician is above the law, just like other Kenyans they too must obey the law,” he added.
He said that the government was keen to unite Kenyans and would not allow anybody to derail that progress.
This comes only a day after Gatundu South MP, Moses Kuria was grilled at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for three hours (DCI) for alleged incitement. Kuria was addressing National Youth Service youth in Kiambu County where it is said he told them to fight anyone opposed to NYS projects.
The director of public prosecutions moved to court to request the denial of bail for the legislator.