Prime Minister Raila Odinga has told off his detractors accusing them of spreading propaganda in an attempt to portray him as a tribalist. The PM said that he had no ill feelings against the Kikuyu community and slammed those who were spreading the idea that if he takes the mantle of leadership, he will revenge. The premier was speaking at Gatuanabu PCEA church of Kahuho Parish in Kiambu where he witnessed the unveiling of the foundation stone of the church. Raila urged Kenyans to maintain unity since it was the only thing that will make Kenya move forward. His sentiments were echoed by Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth who took his presidential campaign to Siaya County in Nyanza where he urged the locals to shun tribalism and elect leaders based on merit. Bills deadline Elsewhere, Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has acknowledged that as the 27 August deadline for passing some implementation Bills approaches, concerns are being raised over the ability of parliament to beat the deadline but said that there was no crisis. Mr. Musyoka said several of those bills will be debated ahead of August 27 deadline and that when the House Business Committee meets Monday it will explore ways of creating extra time for members to pass the bills. The Vice President who is also the Leader of Government Business in Parliament said the 10th parliament had done exceptionally well in passing bills in the past and should be credited for the role it played in the midwifery of the new constitution. He said whereas every effort will be made to pass the new laws in time, Members of Parliament will also be keen to spend more time scrutinizing and debating the bills to ensure that the country gets quality laws. The Vice President was speaking at Visa Oshwal Religious Centre where he attended a wedding. |
Sunday, August 7, 2011
I have no grudge against the Kikuyu, insists Raila
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