President Uhuru Kenyatta alongside his deputy William Ruto address residents in Kericho, June 15, 2017. [Photo: PSCU]
President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked Kericho residents to reject plots by the opposition to instigate inter-ethnic conflict in order to return to a power-sharing government.
Accompanied by his deputy William Ruto, Uhuru said opposition leaders have lost focus and want to use all means to create disharmony among Kenyans in a bid to further their selfish interests.
“Power belongs to the people and it is you who will decide the Government you want. But do not allow the opposition to use you to achieve their selfish intentions,” he said as he mobilised Jubilee supporters in Kericho county to turn out in large numbers on August 8 to vote for Jubilee.
Kenyatta spoke as he led Jubilee campaigns, addressing residents at Londiani, Kedowa, Chepseon, Brooke, Kericho town, Kapsoit, Sosiot, Sigowet, Roret, Cheborge, Litein and Kapkatet stadium.
He said the Jubilee team had a vision to transform the country unlike the opposition, which was only concerned about advancing personal interests.
“Our development record in the last four years speaks for itself. We have laid the foundation that is transforming the lives of Kenyans and we deserve a second term to escalate the projects we have initiated across the country."
With its eyes on development, Kenyatta who is seeking a re-election said Jubilee had no room for divisive politics and urged Kericho County residents to shun the opposition antics geared towards creating a rift between different communities in the county.
Ruto on his part said the people of the region wanted development but not people who engage in storytelling, according to PSCU.
They were accompanied by area governor Paul Chepkwony, Senators Kipchumba Murkomen (Elgeyo Marakwet), Mike Sonko (Nairobi), Aaron Cheruiyot (Kericho), MPs Oscar Sudi (Kapseret), Joseph Limo (Kipkelion East), and Justice Kemei (Soin/Sigowet) among others.