Kalonzo hits out at rivals

Kalonzo hits out at rivals Written By:KBC reporters/VPPS,    Posted: Sat, Jul 07, 2012

The Presidential aspirants have intensified their search for votes Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has questioned the credibility of some leaders that he claims pretend to be reformers yet their records state otherwise. Kalonzo accused such leaders talking reform during the day and participating in anti- reform activities at night. " It is possible to see who is a reformist, anti-reformist and an opportunist,'' said Mr. Musyoka. Speaking in Nairobi on Saturday, the Vice President said that those shouting the loudest that they are reformers must be properly audited. He said Kenyans have not forgotten corrupt activities which were witnessed in the country in the recent past. Touching on the upcoming Anti-terrorism Bill, Kalonzo reassured the Muslims that the bill was not aimed at targeting Islam or any religious organization. He said that terrorism was a real threat to economic and political growth of the country, and hence there was need to address the issue without further delay. " I want to assure the Muslim community that the bill does not target Islam or any religious organization,'' he said. Elsewhere, The National Alliance party presidential hopeful Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged Kenyans to elect visionary and development conscious leaders with ability and the will to manage the country's resources to benefit all Kenyans. Speaking in Embu County the deputy prime minister challenged girls to focus more on their education and especially science subjects. The party launched a massive recruitment drive in Kirinyaga County.