Africa-Press – Kenya. President William Ruto has told off Azimio leader Raila Odinga over having a handshake.
Speaking in Kericho on Wednesday, Ruto said the handshake is what brought about the economic crisis in the country.
He went on to say that Kenyans do not want another handshake.
The president, however, said he has no problem with engaging in talks with anyone, as long as it is to better the lives of Kenyans.
He added that power sharing is only decided by elections.
“Hawa watu wakwende kabisa! Hatuna shida na kuongea na mtu yeyote as long as tunaongea mambo ya mwananchi. Raia wamekataa mambo ya handshake na hio ndio ilituletea shida tukaingia kwa madeni kubwa,” Ruto said.
This translates, “These people should go. We have no problem talking with anyone as long as we are talking about the people. The people don’t want a handshake it is what brought us the problem we have and got into debts.”
The head of state said it is the responsibility of Kenyans to protect the country from violence and anarchy.
He added that Kenyans must also stand against people who want to destroy the country.
“It is our responsibility to protect our country, protect our democracy from violence, anarchy and from those who want to cause loss of lives we must stand together against them who want to cause mayhem and tell them Kenya is a peaceful country,” President Ruto said.
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