President Uhuru Kenyatta, he said he does not care about those who insist on disagreeing with him. Photo/nation.co.ke
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that he does not care about those who do not agree with him.
He said this on Monday in an interview on Citizen TV when asked about the criticism of Mombasa governor Hassan Joho following the ferry services relaunch.
Uhuru said relaunching Mtongwe ferry was the mandate of the national government.
“Part two of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution states that counties are in charge of ferries and harbors but this does not include the regulation of local and international shipping,” said Uhuru.
Uhuru however, dismissed reports he was angry with Joho during his Mombasa tour on March 13 saying he was just doing his job as the head of state.
"I have a right to visit any part of the country without seeking permission from anyone," said Uhuru.
Uhuru said Joho is answerable to the people of Mombasa but that he also has his responsibilities as Kenya's leader.
The President defended the government’s decision to bar Joho from attending the reopening of Mtongwe ferry that he presided over.
Joho however, claims that he had been put under house arrest pending Uhuru's departure from Mombasa.
In his final remarks Uhuru said “If your mission is to chest-thump and oppose the President...I cannot allow that."