It’s not election time yet, Ruto tells CORD leaders

Deputy President William Ruto has dismissed calls for nationwide rallies by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD), terming it an attempt to cause confusion in the country.

Ruto said leaders should not put the country in a campaign mood because this is not the time to go for elections.

Speaking in Mogoiwet in Narok West Constituency Ruto criticised CORD’s leaders for failing to offer solutions to problems afflicting Kenyans but instead resorting to name calling and demonstrations.

“Mass action will never offer solutions to the problems we face as a country. There is need for sobriety among leaders if this country is to make developmental strides,” said Ruto.

Unite all Kenyans

The Deputy President said the Jubilee administration will endeavour to unite all Kenyans and called on wananchi to reject those calling on them to take to the streets.

He said calls for mass action in 2007 plunged the country into chaos and warned that the country should not be taken along that path again.

“We want to ask these fellows to give us a break. We cannot engage in politics year in year out. Those who want to talk can talk but we are committed to serving Kenyans,” he said.

“That is the mandate Kenyans gave us in the last elections,” said Ruto who revealed that over 400,000 Kenyans have been connected with electricity in the last one year.

Ruto directed the county commissioners to ensure all public servants become accountable and efficient in their delivery of service.

“Recently, we restructured the provincial administration with a view of ensuring we deliver on our mandate.

We want the commissioners to help us monitor those officers whose functions were not devolved as a way of encouraging efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery,” said the Deputy President, adding that Mulot-Tendwet Road would be tarmacked at a cost of Sh278 million.

Accompanying him were Governor Samuel Tunai, Deputy Governor Evelyne Aruasa, Senator Stephen Ntutu, MPs Patrick Ntutu, Korei Lemein, Moses Lessonet, Lati Lelelit, Joseph Limo, Johana Ngeno, Soipan Tuya and national assembly Chief Whip Katoo ole Metito.

Metito called on CORD’s leadership to first explain to Kenyans what Raila has been doing in the US for the last two months instead of rendering his services to the country.

He said calls for the disbandment of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) are misplaced, ill timed and unfortunate.

“Let it be known to CORD leaders that if they want the IEBC disbanded, they should bring a motion to the National Assembly.

It cannot be disbanded in funerals, barazas or even Uhuru Park. Let them initiate the move instead of crying wolf,” said Metito who accused them of calling for disbandment of electoral bodies every time they lose elections.

He said continued claims by CORD that Jubilee rigged the election it is an abuse to Kenyans and democracy.