{"id":24430,"date":"2021-03-18T21:00:14","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T21:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/?p=24430"},"modified":"2021-03-18T21:00:14","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T21:00:14","slug":"kenyan-mps-eulogise-president-john-magufuli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/kenya\/community\/kenyan-mps-eulogise-president-john-magufuli","title":{"rendered":"Kenyan MPs eulogise President John Magufuli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> Members of Parliament condoled with Tanzanians over the death of their president, John Pombe Magufuli.<\/p>\n<p>The MPs poured glowing tributes to the fallen president during the afternoon sitting, with the overriding message being that of Magufuli\u2019s resolve to fighting corruption.<\/p>\n<p>Most lauded him as a selfless leader who put Tanzania first in his government undertakings. Others, however, took the chance to caution against Covid-19, which Magufuli\u2019s administration has been accused of trivializing.<\/p>\n<p>Majority Leader Amos Kimunya led the MPs by recounting his unwavering anti-corruption past<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe will best be remembered on his stance of the war on graft in Tanzania and in terms of enhancing service delivery and ensuring that all his civil servants are accountable to the people,\u201d said Kimunya.<\/p>\n<p>He further urged his colleagues to be cautious during the third Covid-19 wave, a message echoed by Eldas MP Adan Keynan.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis Covid thing is a reality. And we must speak and demonstrate leadership on this,\u201d said Keynan.<\/p>\n<p>Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa termed him a staunch and practising catholic, and a humble president who imbued strong family values.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had the chance to meet him while he was the Roads minister. He impressed me with his respect and professionalism. I mourn someone I know,\u201d said Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, who further urged Kenyans against speculating on his cause of death.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe believed in his own people and his country. He believed in a bottom-up system of economic growth,\u201d said Nominated MP David Ole Sankok.<\/p>\n<p>Tigania West MP John Mutunga eulogised him as a strong-willed and principled leader with a firm focus.<\/p>\n<p>On his part, Nyando MP Jared Okello recalled the late Tanzanian president for \u201cviciously fighting corruption.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also remember him for not pandering to the whims of the West,\u201d said Okello, adding that there was a need to take Covid-19 seriously.<\/p>\n<p>Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, whose constituency borders Kenya\u2019s neighbour on the south, lauded him for his work to enhance infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Kajiado South MP Katoo Ole Metito, whose county also borders Tanzania praised his firmness in nature conservancy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhenever you cross into the Tanzanian border you will definitely know that you are now in Tanzania because of the very good protection of the environment,\u201d he stated, urging that Kenya and Tanzania maintain their friendly relations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AfricaPress-Kenya: Members of Parliament condoled with Tanzanians over the death of their president, John Pombe Magufuli. 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