Jubilee party vice chairperson David Murathe speaking during an interview, July 24, 2017. [Photo/@citizentv.co.ke]
A section of Kenyans have lashed out at Jubilee Party vice chairperson David Murathe.
This is after he 'belittled' the National Super Alliance (Nasa) presidential candidate Raila Odinga.
Speaking during a television interview on Citizen TV, Tuesday evening, the Jubilee official said president Uhuru Kenyatta snubbed the presidential debate because he had his own plan on how to engage with citizens.
He further noted that Uhuru could not lower himself to Raila’s level and debate with him since he is the president.
“On that front, there was no one to compare Uhuru with.The rest are candidates, he is the president,” said Murathe.
The president was expected to face off with the Nasa flag bearer at the debate on Monday, July 24 but he failed to show up.
A section of Kenyans who were unhappy with Murathe’s remarks, took on social media to criticise him with some saying he was arrogant.
Below are some reactions from KOT:
“@NancyOgirl: #TheBigQuestion so after uhuru achome picha Jana Leo Ametuma murathe achome mpaka negative isorait #ThanklessUhuru #NasaInMeru
@dmududa: If the debate wont sway the numbers, the arrogance of Murathe will surely reduce Uhuru's numbers #TheBigQuestion
@irenewanjanyaga: #thebigquestion so murathe thinks uhuru is super human a god who can't debate with the rest.isorait
@IkeOjuok: So David Murathe thinks Raila is not a worthy opponent to Uhuru or is Jubilee being blinded by its arrogance? #TheBigQuestion
@owala42: #TheBigQuestion I wonder why murathe is being arrogant while the president had all the time to come and explain himself
@FashionRebelMU: Advice to all Jubilee people who think they're superior 2 the Rest of Kenyans PRIDE COMES BEFORE A FALL. #GainWithXtianDela #TheBigQuestion.”