BY DIANAH CHELAGAT
The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has condemned demonstrations that are taking place in the country organized by the opposition led by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Wetagula says Azimio leaders should respect the fact William Ruto won the elections that were conducted last year.
Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, the National Assembly Speaker argued that President Ruto should be allowed to work for the people that elected him.
“We want President Ruto to be given time to do his work of building our country. Since we were elected as the new government, President Ruto has not presented his budget to the Parliament where we can judge him and start saying he has spent a lot of money,” Wetangula said.
Commending on recent incidences where goons invaded a land owned by the family of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, the former Bungoma Senator asked the Inspector General of Police to investigate.
Retire honourably
He however asked Uhuru to retire honourably and avoid engaging in political activities of the opposition.
“We have seen you addressing political rallies, which have never been done by other retired presidents, therefore we want to advise you as a friend; you will enjoy respect as a retired president if you behave responsibly,” said the National Assembly Speaker.
“Kenyans want to have peace and this has been our rule since the times of President Moi, and president Kibaki. We urge you to follow that record, so the peace we gave you to run our country is the peace you should give your successor,” he added.
Wetangula has however advised Uasin Gishu locals to remain peaceful and united even with the ongoing Azimio protests.
He also asked them to focus on nation-building activities and ignore demonstration calls.
“Do not participate in those demonstrations because we have many communities in this county. As they are demonstrating, practice peace and pray for Ruto as our president so that our country can move on,” he advised.
The opposition last week announced that it will be holding demonstrations twice every week – Mondays and Thursdays.