Africa-Press – Kenya. President Uhuru Kenyatta escalated the onslaught on his deputy, Wiliam Ruto, after having lunch at a popular restaurant in the coastal city of Mombasa on Tuesday, February 8.
Uhuru did not simmer down but castigated and further lectured Ruto on how to carry himself around. The President addressed a crowd that gathered to greet him after he attended the Universal Health Coverage Conference in the county.
The Head of State argued that employees ought to respect their bosses and shareholders and provide a status report at the end of a scheduled work period.
In his case, Uhuru used an analogy of a staff who reports to shareholders at the end of a term. The shareholder has the power and right to decide the fate of the employee while the employee has the right to negotiate but within certain parameters.
“It is like calling for a shareholder’s meeting. If a shareholder delegates you to work, you have to undertake all duties and then report directly to him.
“On the Annual General Meeting (AGM), you outline your tasks, successes and request for an extension or ask to be relieved of his duties,” Uhuru explained.
Citing the DP’s alleged insubordination, Uhuru reiterated that he had the power and right to dictate his own legacy and who he believes is best suited to follow in his footprints and take over the leadership mantle from him.
“In my case, I have the power to say that this one or that one is worth carrying on with my legacy. Very soon, we shall come out to speak and ensure that we understand each other.”
President Kenyatta, once again, assured the country that he does not harbour any ill feelings for the DP despite the duo falling out.
His priorities, instead, are the people of Kenya, peace and posterity and achieving his development agenda. Ruto decamped to United Democratic Movement (UDA), lamenting that his boss and allies kicked him out of Jubilee.
“We will push for work to be done. I believe we do not have the time to confront one another and cross paths. We want the election to come, leaders to be voted in so that we come back and do that work Kenyans asked us to do,” stated Uhuru.
“We do not have a problem with anyone nor issues whatsoever,” he added, alluding to reports that he will have a say in the next government.
His party, Jubilee, extended his power as party leader post-election. The President will lead Jubilee into negotiations with like-minded politicians and is expected to be part of the delegation that will endorse Azimio La Umoja’s Raila Odinga for the presidency.
Uhuru and Raila, the former Prime Minister and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, will also embark on a tour to popularise their agenda. The President argued that he had a right like every Kenyan to campaign and vote for his preferred candidate.
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