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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Former President Uhuru Kenyatta now says that he prefers to keep quiet because each time he speaks, he seems to get into trouble with the powers that be.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the wedding reception of Gideon Moi\u2019s son Kimoi, Uhuru said that it is the reason he doesn\u2019t have much to say these days. \u201cThese days, I don\u2019t have much to say.<\/p>\n

Nobody wants to listen to a politician who, every time he opens his mouth, seems to get himself in trouble with the powers that be, so I\u2019d rather keep my mouth shut,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The retired President narrated how his political mentor, late former President Daniel Moi picked him as a young man among many established politicians, and ended up leading the country.<\/p>\n

He encouraged the young people not to be intimidated and to start their leadership journeys now because no one knows what the future holds. Uhuru reiterated his support for the young generations.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou guys are the future, don\u2019t be cowed, start now. Who knows what God has in store for you? We are there to support you.<\/p>\n

\u201d His sentiments come after recent remarks by some state officials, calling him out over what they termed as \u2018exploiting\u2019 the youth. Other leaders claimed the former president was rallying the youth against the current administration.<\/p>\n

It followed a speech he made at the second annual Guild Leaders\u2019 Summit held at Makerere University, where he challenged young leaders to view themselves as the final guardians of Africa\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are the last line of defence in the battle to rescue the heart and soul of Africa,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have the numbers; you have the time and you have the energy to get involved and stay involved in governance discussions until you effect the changes you wish to see.<\/p>\n

\u201d He also described the current moment as Africa\u2019s new \u201cindependence era,\u201d where the continent must forge its path.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Kenya<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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