In Summary
- The Deputy Prime Minister said the country needed a Commander-in-Chief who would not turn against his subjects to avenge past events.
- Mr Mudavadi said it was unfortunate that about 60 per cent of Kenyan children drop out of school because their parents cannot afford high fees charged in schools and promised that free education from nursery school to secondary will be offered if he wins the presidency.
Amani coalition presidential candidate Musalia Mudavadi has asked voters to reject leaders who are seeking power to settle scores.
Mr Mudavadi, while campaigning in Nandi County on Sunday, said heightened political temperatures evident in the war of words between Cord and Jubilee alliance leaders was worrying.
He stated that it was only the Amani coalition that could be trusted to bring peace in the country.
Speaking at Nandi Hills Stadium, the UDF leader cautioned that leaders who were driven by anger and the desire to settle old scores should be shunned.
“I am the only level-headed person that can be trusted to take this country forward. As we near the elections, there is need for utmost care so that politicians are evaluated on their past records. Kenya has no room for a hot-tempered president but a sober leader who will bring harmony and stability,” he said.
The Deputy Prime Minister said the country needed a Commander-in-Chief who would not turn against his subjects to avenge past events.
Mr Mudavadi stated that Kenyans had been promised a lot in the past but very little was achieved, citing the thorny land issue especially in Nandi County where thousands lack title deeds.
“I will ensure the land commission delivers on its mandate so that Kenyans can use their land as collateral to acquire loans,” he said.
Earlier the DPM and Kanu chairman Gideon Moi addressed several rallies in Kabiyet, Ndalat, Lessos, Maraba, Chepkumia, Kapkangan, Koitabut and Koujoi before converging at Nandi Hills for a major gathering.
On devolution, Mr Mudavadi said having been at the forefront in drafting the law on county structures while he served as Local government Minister, the DPM said he was better placed to ensure that the system worked.
Mr Mudavadi said it was unfortunate that about 60 percent of Kenyan children drop out of school because their parents cannot afford high fees charged in schools and promised free education from nursery school to secondary will be offered if he wins the presidency.
“My government will provide free education because having served as minister for finance and former vice president I know the government has adequate resources to make this a reality,” he said.
Mr Moi urged Kenyans to entrust the country’s leadership to Musalia saying he was a unifying factor among those seeking the presidency.
“Mudavadi has proven skills of bringing the country together because he is above tribal inclinations unlike other presidential candidates who are using their communities to ascend to power.
“He is like a safety belt for this country where everyone will live peacefully without any fear of intimidation and therefore the DPM was the only alternative to succeed President Mwai Kibaki,” Moi said.
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