Kibaki says foreigners funding the 'No' team

President Kibaki has accused the opponents of the Proposed Constitution of receiving funds from foreigners to disparage the document.

The President, speaking at a ‘Yes’ rally in Meru, dispelled fears that there was a likelihood of violence after the August referendum. He warned inciters that they would be dealt with firmly.

Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka, Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and several Cabinet ministers and MPs accompanied the President.

Kibaki dismissed the view that if passed, the new constitution would render the Provincial Administration jobless as "pure lies by misguided people."

"We know some of these people have been given money by foreigners to rock their own country. Why should you use money given by people outside the country to peddle lies?" posed the President at Kinoru Stadium.

This is the first time that the President is launching a direct attack on the ‘No’ proponents in the referendum campaigns.

During his earlier public meetings, Kibaki has always called for tolerance among people with different views on the constitution. On Saturday, the President said Kenyans should be allowed to vote with their conscience during the August referendum.

But he also reiterated the need for Kenyans to embrace each other despite political differences, saying the country was more important than individuals.

Other leaders present during the rally were Cabinet ministers Anyang’ Nyong’o, Kiraitu Murungi,George Saitoti, Amos Kimunya and Fred Gumo.