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Senator Aaron Cheruiyot and a host of other Rift Valley leaders have warned Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga against criticising the government. Senator Aaron Cheruiyot urged Raila Odinga to keep quiet on Kenya politics to avoid risking his AU bid. Photo: Aaron Cheruiyot. Source: Facebook During the Kiptome Dairy Co-operative empowerment fundraiser at Kiptome Primary School, Belgut, on Friday, January 7, Cheruiyot urged Raila to exercise restraint. The lawmaker warned the former premier that he risked losing the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson bid if he continued being involved in local politics. Cheruiyot urged Raila to avoid Kenyan politics at the moment, adding that it’s the gentlemanly thing to do. “Right now, what you are seeking is the AU position. The people of Kenya do not vote for that AU position. This issue of involving yourself in small political matters like the one I saw you talking about yesterday is what will cause you to lose the AU position, just like the presidency. Be a gentleman and stay completely silent,” said Cheruiyot. The senator’s sentiments were echoed by Kericho MP Beatrice Kemei, who stated that Raila shouldn’t talk against President William Ruto. Subscribe to watch new videos What will Raila lose by criticising Ruto Belgut MP Nelson Koech reminded the ODM party leader what he’s likely to lose if he continues criticising the Kenya Kwanza administration. Koech underscored that Raila’s AUC bid is championed by Ruto’s government, terming it unfair for him to work with his critics. “Right now, as we are talking, the entire campaign machinery for you to be the AU chairman is being done, planned and executed by the government. It is extremely unfair, unjust and selfish for you to go further and work with some elements in government to sabotage the presidency of Ruto,” he said.
by Didacus Malowa