Controversial Moses Kuria beats retreat after barrage of attacks

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria addressing media at Parliament. [Boniface Okendo/Standard]

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria, who had emerged as the face of rebellion in President Uhuru Kenyatta's backyard, was beaten into submission on a day more leaders came out to denounce rising political temperatures.

Mr Kuria, who sparked a storm by alleging that President Uhuru Kenyatta had neglected Central Kenya in terms of development, yesterday said he had nothing but "utmost respect for the President" as he sought to put the debate to rest.