President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned against selfish leaders who want to violate the constitution for their own gain.
He has also condemned Cord's protests and asked its leaders to follow the law and the constitution in pushing for their demands.
“It is particularly saddening that those who were at the front in supporting the enactment of the constitution are now turning against the same laws,” the President said on Wednesday at Afraha Stadium.
"We may disagree... That is democracy. But it is not right for a few individuals to dictate their opinion. Things do not have to go the way an individual or a few people want."
He said it is paramount that Kenyans and their leaders stick to the constitution while airing their grievances on any issue.
Uhuru said competition is inevitable but that Kenya must remain peaceful. He said Kenyans are passionate about politics but that "passion without control is a fire" that can destroy what has been built in 53 years.
"Passion is good. It shows our love for Kenya. We can now boast to the world that the shame of 2007 has made us better," he said.