An armed NASA anti-IEBC protester in Busia County, October 6, 2017. [Photo Busia County Government]President Uhuru Kenyatta has told NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga, to stop destroying the country’s economy for his selfish interest.The president called on the opposition leader to stop putting his personal interest before the interests of 45 million Kenyans.Kenyatta, who spoke in reaction to the destruction of private property, including a supermarket, and water supply system of the lakeside town, said Raila should take responsibility for the damage being caused to the economy through his actions.“You can go on with your demonstrations but do not destroy the property of Kenyans. Today a supermarket was destroyed in Kisumu. What wrong did the owner of the supermarket commit? The water supply in Kisumu was also destroyed. Is that the development that the Kenyan people want?" he said Friday, citing the NASA anti-IEBC demonstrations.Speaking in Meru town, where he wrapped up his tour of the populous county, Kenyatta said Raila should be mindful of the interest of the Kenyan people and should engage in politics that does not jeopardise the nation’s wellbeing.“I am telling Raila not to jeopardise the economy because that is what brings the taxes that fund services for Kenyans. Do not let your interest defeat the interest of 45 million Kenyans,” he said.He noted Raila was encouraging activities that were hurting the economy of the country since he is not ready for election and hopes to force the creation of a coalition government where he can be accommodated.“Do not hope for a nusu mkate (coalition administration). Our constitution says that if you want to form government to lead Kenyans you must get the approval of voters through an election."During the tour of the county, the President and his deputy William Ruto, were accompanied by Governor Kiraitu Murungi as well as former governor Peter Munya.Kiraitu and Munya have resolved their differences and are jointly campaign ing for President Kenyatta ahead of the October 26 election.The President also said he appreciated his growing support base with the numerous defections from the opposition ranks to Jubilee.During the tour, a popular businessman who has been the face of the opposition in Meru announced that he has resolved to support President Kenyatta.Mike Mutembei popularly known as Makarina said “he has closed the only shop Nasa had in Meru” and President Kenyatta should expect to get 100 percent of the votes from the county.

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