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Uhuru: Do not give me pressure to fire Ruto

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses mourners during the burial of Mama Hannah Mudavadi. [Standard]

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday declared that he was in charge amid sustained pressure by his allies to kick out his deputy William Ruto for opposing his pet project, the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

The visibly angry president said he had listened to political talk for six hours, adding that no political figure would stand on his way to leave a peaceful and united country when he retires next year.

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