Monday, August 15, 2011

Kalonzo endorsed for 2012 presidency




Written By:VPPS,    Posted: Sun, Aug 14, 2011
VP Kalonzo Musyoka termed parochial politics as contributory to bad governance and misuse of public funds
Parochial politics which are motivated by self interest will be a stumbling block to the unity of the country and faster development, Vice President Kalonzo has said.
Mr. Musyoka said such politics contributed to bad governance and misuse of public resources.
The Vice President was speaking on Sunday at St. Antony Catholic Church, Kinangop in Nyandarua County during a funds drive in aid of the church where he was accompanied by MPs  David Ndungu (Kinangop), Johnstone Muthama (Kangundo), Cyrus Muriuki (Imenti North), Francis Baya (Ganze), Prof. Phillip Kaloki ( Kibwezi) and Francis Nyamu (Tetu).
The six legislators used the occasion to endorse Mr. Musyoka to succeed President Kibaki next year.
The first to kick off the succession debate was Kinangop MP David Ngugi who said the Vice President has vast experience and was best suited to ascend to the presidency next year.
His call was supported by Cyrus Muriuki who said that the community of Central Kenya was ready to vote for the Vice President because of his leadership qualities.
Both Ngugi  and Cyrus said people from Central Province should appreciate the role Mr. Musyoka played in brokering peace during the post poll violence in 2007 by supporting his bid for presidency.
They said the country has had two presidents from the province and now it was time for the community to support a president from another community.
They said Kenya has 42 tribes hence it would be unwise for the community to endorse a president from the region in 2012.
Mr. Ngugi said time has come for the community to also support a president from a different community.
"Politics of tribalism should end in Kenya and people from central province should now show Kenyans that they are not selfish and can support people from other communities.
The MPs said the Vice President has served in the two governments of President Kibaki and former President Moi  and  as minister in several ministries where he gained skills that could  make him  lead the country into greater heights.
Concerning the relief food supplies, the legislators urged the government to consider buying food in the country from areas that received bumper harvest to enable local farmers benefit instead of purchasing food from other countries.
The Vice President said the new constitution will enable Kenyans to own property and live in any part of the country and assured Kenyans not to fear residing in any place of their choice.
"Time for a new beginning is now, say no to divisive politics and safeguard the independence the freedom fighters fought for," he said.
He told Kenyans to embrace peace and co- exist peacefully to avoid the kind of violence witnessed in 2007.
Earlier, the Vice President joined the congregation in a Sunday mass at the church grounds which was celebrated by the church's Father in-charge Rev. Fr. Stanley Wambugu.

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