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AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi has described Deputy President William Ruto\u2019s hustler narrative as a trap to hoodwink Kenyans into electing him in the 2022 polls.<\/p>\n

Speaking during an interview on KTN News, Atandi accused DP Ruto and his allies of inciting jobless youths against other Kenyans to win the election.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat Ruto is doing to incite jobless Kenyans to help them win the election, without any structure put in place on how unemployment will be addressed,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He said the hustler narrative is a recipe for class war in the country, adding that if not dealt with in time will tear the country apart.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is nothing economic empowerment about the hustler narrative being championed by Ruto and his allies,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Atandi said giving jobless youths handouts in rallies will not address Kenyans problem and challenged the DP and his allies to come up with policies on how to empower Kenyans.<\/p>\n

Handouts<\/strong><\/p>\n

He challenged MPs allied to the DP to sponsor bills of empowerment in the National Assembly and the Senate on how to tame graft and create employment.<\/p>\n

\u201cHandouts cannot be sustained, let DP Ruto instruct his MPs to bring laws in Parliament on how real empowerment can be realised, not giving boda boda riders handouts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He told Ruto has no capacity to address problems facing Kenyans having being in government for eight years without any meaningful change.<\/p>\n

\u201cKenyans must be careful, you cannot create a problem then later come and claim you are the one who can sort it out, where has he been?\u201d he posed<\/p>\n

Atandi urged Kenyans to back the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) saying it is the only way the country will realise development.<\/p>\n

The lawmaker said what the BBI seeks to do is to create a conducive environment where the economy can grow and create jobs.<\/p>\n

He claimed Ruto is angry at President Uhuru Kenyatta for working with other political leaders to unite the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe DP thought the government belonged to two tribes and is angry at President Uhuru for working with other leaders,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said DP is technically out of government and is only buying time to enjoy the trappings of power before he jump-ship at the last minute.<\/p>\n

Seeking sympathy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Atandi dismissed claims by DP Ruto that he helped President Uhuru during his\u00a0trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.<\/p>\n

The outspoken MP said it is President Uhuru who helped DP Ruto by nominating him to be his running mate twice.<\/p>\n

“Contrary to the DP’s\u00a0remarks, its President Uhuru who helped him by picking him to be his running mate, so he should respect his boss and return the favour,” he said.<\/p>\n

He slammed the DP for peddling lies while campaigning in Mt Kenya region that he is the one who supported President Uhuru when he faced charges at the ICC.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is not DP Ruto who stood with President Uhuru, it is Kenyans who voted for him despite the cases,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

While touring Mt Kenya region last week, DP Ruto said he is the one who supported his boss when he needed help in 2012.<\/p>\n

Speaking in Kiambaa during the fundraising for Boda boda, Ruto said he stood with President Uhuru during a critical time when he needed a friend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose who are now ridding on 2022 endorsements, where were they in 2012? When we needed them they turned their backs on us and said we have a case at the ICC. Now they come from nowhere to seek endorsements,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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