Listen to Opposition, MPs urge Uhuru

NYAMIRA COUNTY: CORD leaders have urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to listen to the opposition to avoid ruining his legacy.

Speaking in Magwagwa in Nyamira County at the weekend, the opposition leaders said the President would expose his administration to failure if he disregards divergent views.

The leaders, including ODM interim Secretary General and Budalang’i MP Ababu Namwamba, ODM Executive Director Magerer Lagat, MPs Ben Momanyi (Borabu), Charles Geni (North Mugirango), Simon Ogari (Bomachoge Chache), James Gesami (West Mugirango), Richard Onyonka (Kitutu Chache South) and Mathew Lembruken (Laikipia), however avoided talk about the proposed constitutional referendum.

Namwamba led CORD’s onslaught on the Jubilee administration for allegedly disrespecting leaders in the opposition.

“We may not have supported you but we respect you as the duly elected President of the Republic of Kenya. Please respect others too,” said Mr Namwamba.

LAXITY BLAMED

He said the wave of insecurity across the country was due to laxity since those charged with the responsibility of protecting Kenyans were sleeping on the job.

“How can Lamu County have numerous attacks yet there are people employed to protect Kenyans? The President should not hesitate to sack security agents who are not performing,” said the Budalang’i MP.

Mr Magerer said Kenyans were interested in unity and peace for development to be realised.

Onyonka said Gusii community risked being sidelined unless leaders unite.

Ogari cautioned politicians in the area against joining briefcase parties.

“We must consult widely to determine the community’s political future and destiny,” said Ogari, who hinted Gusii MPs were hunting for a new political party.

The leaders spoke at a fundraiser where Sh3 million was realised to support churches in North Mugirango Constituency.