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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed Azimio leader Raila Odinga is selfishly using the retired president Uhuru Kenyatta to advance his self-interests.
Gachagua said it was unfortunate the former head of state had fallen to the guiles of the opposition leader of engaging in local politics yet he has bestowed the honor of uniting the African nations.
Speaking in Kericho, the DP said while Uhuru remains a respectable man, it was only wise for him to ditch Raila and focus on his new peace missions which were offered out of honor by President William Ruto.
“Sisi tunamuomba rais wetu wa zamani Uhuru Kenyatta, tafadhali rais, William Ruto amekupea heshima amekuteua kwa kazi ya kitaifa uunganishe Afrika… Tembea Ethiopia, tembea Congo unganisha Afrika,” he said.
(We are pleading with you our former President; Ruto has respected you and offered you the job of uniting the African countries. Do that job and stop being misused, travel to Ethiopia, Congo and other countries)
The Deputy President was in the county on a development tour where he presided over the distribution of subsidized fertilizer to farmers at the National Cereals and Produce Board, Kedowa Depot in Kipkelion.
He caused laughter during one of the events in the county when he claimed Raila was even capable of convincing Uhuru to sit on the ground and start crying for justice.
“Sisi tumemsamehea huyu mzee lakini ile kitendo amefanya juzi amechukua Uhuru Kisumu na kumkalisha juu ya lori… Tunaona aibu sana kwa sababu yeye alikuwa amri jeshi,” he joked.
During the event, Gachagua also stated that they are not going to be distracted by the opposition and will instead continue with the development agenda.
“Let the President work. They can continue demonstrating but we will remain focused on serving our people. Our interest is improving their lives,” said the DP who was the chief guest during the thanksgiving ceremony for Water Principal Secretary Paul Rono.
At Londiani Forest College where he commissioned the Londiani Forestry College Borehole, he reiterated the commitment to plant and grow over 15 billion trees by 2032.
“Our aim is to raise the forest cover so that we deal with climate change and reclaim the friendlier weather patterns including predictable rainy seasons,” he said.
The college will play a key role in the ongoing tree planting as it will be the source of the technical hands required for the success of this project.