Daniel Arap Moi defends President Uhuru Kenyatta over rising insecurity

Former President Daniel Moi has criticised leaders blaming President Uhuru Kenyatta for the rising cases of insecurity.

Moi said security was the responsibility of every Kenyan, adding that it was wrong for leaders and Kenyans to castigate the Government yet locals in the affected areas do not live in harmony with their neighbours.

"Though the President must each day keep abreast of what is happening in every part of the country through intelligence, it is the responsibility of every Kenyan to ensure that we give out information that may help make the country secure," he said.

Moi pointed out that leaders across the political divide ought to unite and find ways of dealing with insecurity.

"The civil societies ought to think properly and provide ways on how the country should address issues peacefully. Are they not the ones who crafted the Constitution we are currently using?" he asked.

The civil society recently told the President to step down on what they allege is failure to fix the security situation in the country.

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Moi said insecurity is as a result of the Constitution which he earlier opposed.

On Friday, President Kenyatta said Kenyans must take responsibility for the current security situation, attracting condemnation from both Opposition leaders and civil society organisations.

Moi was speaking Monday during the 30th Moi University celebrations that saw him officiate the launch of Kenya Television Service (KTS), a station run by the institution.

Moi recounted the time when there was one university before the birth of Moi University.

"There was need for a second university and there was a dilemma on where to locate it. I realised I had my 3,000 acres in Eldoret which I wanted to do commercial farming as it was endowed with rich soil. The more I thought on farming, the more my heart went on Kenyan children and I surrendered my land," said Moi.

He cautioned universities against rapid establishment of courses and college affiliates in the country.

"There is a danger in travelling with high speed because you could lose control, watch out that you do not compromise on the quality of education while in pursuit of financial gain," he said.

While focusing on inventions, the former head of state called on universities to strengthen their mandate on research and categorically on cancer in a bid to find a cure. Education Principal Secretary Kipsang Belio said the institution has tremendous influence in the country's education landscape.

Dr Belio challenged the university to establish petroleum and gas courses.

"We have oil in Turkana and it is important for courses that suit the ongoing exercise. This will deter labour import yet our children can deliver in the same field," he said.