Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has said he does not need to ask anyone permission to visit any part of the country.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony to start construction of affordable housing at Tatu City in Kiambu County, the former premier said President Uhuru Kenyatta was aware of his presence in Kiambu.
"I bring greetings from the President. He knows I am here, in his backyard, and I bring his blessings for this project," he said
"I can go to any part of Kenya without seeking the permission of anyone, especially a governor," he added.
The opposition leader said he was happy to be associated with the Tatu City project and urged Kenyans to rally behind the idea of Special Economic Zones.
Just a few weeks ago, Raila was heckled by a section of Kisumu residents when he went to sell the idea of Special Economic Zones.
"Attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Unity Homes at Tatu City and took the opportunity to ask Kenyans to embrace the idea of Special Economic Zones. I also appealed for measures to address the high cost of land which is scaring away potential investors from our country," reads twitter statement by Raila Odinga.
Additionally, Raila reiterated that the mission of unifying the country and the fight against corruption is still on course and it will be done without fear or favour.
"We want to promote unity in this country. We want to fight corruption. Corruption is an 'animal' we are going to deal with irrespective of who is committing it," he said.
Other leaders and guest present in the function were Charles Hinga, PS for Housing, Kiambu Governor H.E Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu, Deputy Governor James Nyoro, Stephen Jennings, Founder & CEO of Rendeavour John Latham, MD, Unity Homes and businessman Chris Kirubi.