NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga with Uhuru Kenyatta. Photo/the-star.co.ke
NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga has been thanked for his service to the country.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that Odinga should now take a rest and allow young people to rule the country.
Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday, Uhuru said that Odinga had contributed to the country’s development and it was time for him to rest.
Uhuru said he respects Raila, who vied in 1997, 2007 and 2013 and lost, but urged him to allow other people to lead.
“Baba, you have had your chance. We thank you for what you did during your time. But it is now time to rest. Give youth a chance to move the country forward,” he said.
He said that if Raila retires, Kenyans will have more respects for him.
He spoke at Tononoka grounds on Wednesday during the last Jubilee rally in Mombasa ahead of next Tuesday’s general election.