Murkomen to Uhuru: Leave Raila alone, we will deal with him individually

The Cabinet secretary for Roads, Transport and Public works Kipchumba Murkomen has advised the former head of state Uhuru Kenyatta to cease from what he terms as supporting opposition leader Raila Odinga in organizing anti-government protests.

While attending a church service at AIPCA Bahati Cathedral in Nairobi on Sunday, the CS told Uhuru to let go of Raila, warning that the government will hold the opposition leader accountable for the protests which have turned out violent in several areas.

“If Raila was left to alone, he would have chosen a different path. I want to urge the former president Uhuru Kenyatta, just like Pharaoh let the Israelites go, I think I want to tell Uhuru Kenyatta because I know him, let Raila go, leave him alone,” Murkomen said.

“The strength you give him, the incitement you compound on him, the wrongful use of your resources to cause havoc and intimidation to the people of Kenya, let Raila go and let him make personal decision and we will deal with him as an individual let alone the strength that you give to him,” he added.

Murkomen further urged the opposition leader to change his mind about the ongoing demonstrations which are scheduled to resume Wednesday.

“From this Church, I want to tell Raila Odinga that it is not too late to change and embrace peace. You can still change your mind and believe in a united country. It is very unusual for an 80-year-old to roam the streets of Nairobi in the name of Maandamo,” he spoke.

He told Uhuru to let the current administration deliver on its manifesto instead of what he described as sabotaging the activities of the government. Murkomen said destruction of property will not change the economic condition of the country.

The Azimio coalition has planned demonstrations for three consecutive days commencing on Wednesday.

Both President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki have issued a stern warning to the Azimio against holding violent protests in the country, affirming that the government will not allow such demonstrations to take place.