NASA leader Raila Odinga during his swearing in.[Photo/twitter]
Jubilee leaders have asked the government to take stern action on individuals bent on breaking the law.
The leaders led by Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen and Senate deputy Speaker Kithure Kindiki said what took place at Nairobi’s Uhuru Park on Tuesday in the so-called swearing-in of Nasa principal Raila Odinga was illegal and those responsible should face the law.
They told opposition leaders that their political sideshows would not deter the government from implementing its development agenda for the country.
Speaking during the launch of Marigat-Muchongoi-Karandi Ol Ngarua-Muhotetu and Muhotetu Sibili road in Baringo and Laikipia counties Friday, the leaders said all Kenyans must abide by the rule of law.
Others who attended the function included MPs William Cheptumo (Baringo North), William Kisang (Marakwet West), Catherine Waruguru (Laikipia Women’s Rep), Kimani Ichung’wa (Kikuyu) and Patrick Mariro (Laikipia West).
The function, which was held at Kabel grounds in Baringo county, was presided over by Deputy President William Ruto. The DP said the government’s main agenda was now on the Big Four—food security, manufacturing, affordable housing and healthcare. He said Kenyans had spent the whole of 2017 politicking.
“We will not be distracted by the noises being made by the opposition. We will not be derailed or stopped by political sideshows as we are focused on the provision of service delivery,” said Ruto.
Cheptumo condemned the Raila “swearing-in” saying those who organised it should face the full force of the law.
“I am a lawyer and the Constitution is clear on how to elect the President and how to swear him/her in. What we saw in Uhuru Park was illegal and action must be taken against those behind the move,” he said.
“Any person who attempts to challenge the legality of President Uhuru Kenyatta, should face the full force of the law.” Waruguru said the law should take its cause because it was the responsibility of all Kenyans to abide by the Constitution.
“As MPs we will stand with the rule of law. Some few individuals should not play with the lives of Kenyans,” she said.
Murkomen said Kenyans should be grateful to God that the leadership of the country remained in the hands of President Uhuru and Ruto.
“If Kalonzo Musyoka, Moses Wetang’ula, Musalia Mudavadi and Raila Odinga can’t just agree while in the opposition, what about if they take over the leadership of this country? It will be chaotic,” he said.
He said the ongoing political schemes being witnessed among Nasa leaders was all about 2022 politics.
“My brother Kalonzo could not attend the so-called swearing-in ceremony because he was denied the opportunity to be the Opposition’s flag bearer in 2013, 2017 and has already sensed danger ahead of 2022,” said Murkomen.