Nairobi Senator Johson Sakaja has sought to explain why President Uhuru Kenyatta could be taking time to comment on the ongoing fuel price hike debate since his return from China.
Sakaja, speaking during an interview on Citizen TV's JKL show noted that Uhuru could be weighing various options before coming out to comment on the controversial 16 per cent VAT imposed on petroleum products at the beginning of this month.
"People should note that when the president comes to speak, it is not to join the lamentation but to offer a solution and that’s why he is taking his time. I believe he has the best interests of this country at heart," Sakaja said on Wednesday.
Speaking at the time, Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen, said that he believes that Uhuru will make a decision that is in the best interest of the country 'however painful it will be'.
Asked whether the president should sign into law the amended bill by the National Assembly that seeks to postpone the implementation of the fuel tax for two more years, he observed that the move wouldn't help much.
"This is not a yes or no answer. This was a law that was passed in 2013. The amended law by the National Assembly is not to save us but just to postpone our problems," said Murkomen.
The Elgeyo-Marakwet senator also defended the government from accusations of over-borrowing saying the country is financially 'healthy'.
"We are not even close to over-borrowing. As a country, let us not fall into the propaganda that this country is broke. We are one of the healthiest countries financially.
"I was with President Uhuru Kenyatta during his US visit to the White House and they approached us to take a loan from them. Who offers you a loan when you are broke? They do when you can pay," he added.