President Uhuru Kenyatta with leaders from Western at State House.Photo/PSCU
President Uhuru Kenyatta Tuesday met leaders from Western Kenya, reiterating that Jubilee had elected representatives in every part of the country, and had won a clear majority of Governors, members of parliament and senate, women representatives, and grassroots MCAs.
President Kenyatta said his difference with the Supreme Court led by the Chief Justice was not a reflection of his difference with the ethnic community from which the CJ came from.
The State House goodwill delegation was led by Water CS Eugene Wamalwa, and included Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka and chief whip Benjamin Washiali.
During the meeting, former Vihiga Governor Moses Akaranga led the leaders from Western in pledging support for the President and his deputy in the October 17 repeat election.
President Kenyatta welcomed the support from the leaders, saying it signified Jubilee’s popularity across the country.
The President pointed out that with election of leaders in 44 counties, Jubilee has proved to be a party with an agenda of unifying all Kenyans for prosperity and development.
“This is the party where every Kenyan is welcome and feels at home,” said the President.
President Kenyatta said it was unfortunate that opposition leader Raila Odinga thrives in tribal division rather than unity.
“Raila Odinga thrives in tribal division. The only thing he has done is to agitate against different communities,” said the President.
“We have campaigned all these years, but we never incited communities,” he added.
President Kenyatta spoke at State House Nairobi where he met the delegation of Luhya leaders, as he marshals support for his re-election following the Supreme Court judgement that nullified his August 8 victory .