Linturi says Raila’s protests are aimed at blocking Ruto from fulfilling his promises

Kenya Kwanza allied politicians today accused Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance leader Raila Odinga of plotting to block president William Ruto from delivering his campaign pledges to Kenyans.

Speaking at St Thomas Athi Catholic church in Igembe South, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and a section of region MPs told Raila off on anti-government protest asking him to give the president ample time to revive the economy of the country.

On his part, Linturi called on Raila and former president Uhuru Kenyatta to retire from active politics and unite with the government of the day to help boost the economy of the nation.

“There is no need of trying to frustrate the government through making unnecessary noise and demonstrations because what Kenyans want is service delivery and a better life, not showbiz. Raila cannot continue complaining about election rigging every time Kenyans are tired,” Linturi stated.

The CS further urged the former president to consider retiring in peace calling him to shun supporting the opposition to fight and frustrate the government.

“Uhuru’s time was there and now it’s Ruto’s time let them give him peace. In fact, Kenya kwanza was frustrated by the former government, some of us went through a lot but we are okay with it because we won the election. So we are asking Uhuru to rest peacefully and instead support his former deputy leader,” he added.

At the same time, Lusaka, Igembe South MP John Paul Mwirigi and his Imenti Central counterpart hit at first family calling on them to abide by the law and pay tax.

The Bungoma county boss stated that asking the Kenyatta family to pay tax is not witch-hunting but a constitutional obligation.

“Being told to pay tax is not a ravage but an obligation however we are asking Uhuru to concentrate on a peace mission and not negative politics aimed at frustrating Ruto from service delivery,” he said.

Adding;

“Elections were over and they went to court and the court decided so what do they want? They would tell us what they want because Kenyans are tired and fatigued. We want to move forward and revive the economy of the country.”

Mwirigi also faulted the ODM leader for trying to block service delivery by misusing the youth to hold demonstrations.

“Why should Raila continue exposing the youths to danger through protest while his children are safe this act is selfish and is an enemy of development,” Igembe south legislator stated.

The leaders however vowed to rally behind President Ruto calling on the opposition to respect people’s choice to help have a unified nation.