Uhuru’s Cousin Kung’u Muigai accuses the President of embarrassing the country
Uhuru’s Cousin Kung’u Muigai accuses the President and his deputy of embarrassing the country.
Captain (Rtd) Kung’u Muigai, first cousin to President Uhuru Kenyatta has accused both the president and his deputy, William Ruto of defaming the nation by engaging in pointless public altercations.
Speaking during an NTV interview on Monday, July 4, he noted that the two leaders should come to terms.
He revealed that he had tried to mediate the two to no avail.
Kung’u Muigai, who is also the patron of the Kikuyu Council of elders has publicly endorsed Ruto – arguing that as an elder – he could not go back on the promise of “yangu kumi ya Ruto kumi” which the President made in 2015.
Muigai said both should be an example to the future generation who look up to them as the leaders of the current regime.
“Let me start by saying that the President is my younger brother and I’ve known his deputy for close to 40 years. They are like my younger brothers. I am so distraught by their actions in the recent past as that is not what I taught them.”
“I brought Uhuru to the council of elders and showed him certain ideologies that ought to be followed. They are embarrassing Kenya as they are leaders of this country. To date, I am yet to understand the exact issue between them. I have asked both of them from time to time. When they insult each other, the younger generation is watching them, how will they perceive them?” he posed.
Responding to the slapping remarks during the council of elders meeting held on Friday, July 1, Uhuru’s Cousin Kung’u Muigai dismissed claims noting it was just a light note by Ruto to excite the crowd.
“I do not want to talk about the slapping remarks as he stated jokingly to the point that the elders cheered. It was taken out of context so let’s focus on what ails in this country and this is not it.”
“I have always said that if there is a problem, then there are elders who are fit to solve the issues. As for the slapping remarks, I cannot remember Ruto saying those words, as to me it is not important. People should not take this as their campaign arsenal. I am his relative and I myself was not perturbed by it,” Muigai stated.
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