•Mudavadi said Kenya needs paradigm shift in leadership if it wants to progress.
• Former deputy PM cautioned against electing leaders who are selfish and corrupt, operate with impunity and perpetuate bad government.
ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyans to interrogate leaders on their agendas for progress in the 2022 election.
The presidential hopeful said on Saturday the country needs a paradigm shift in leadership if Kenya is to progress as a nation.
The former deputy prime minister cautioned Kenyans against voting in leaders who are selfish, corrupt, operate with impunity and perpetuate bad government.
“This country needs development-conscious leaders who will work for the people while ensuring access to better services. Their leadership should be inclusive, freely interactive and focus on peace and unity," Mudavadi said.
He commented during the burial of businessman Symon Emanuel Masikonde in Kisiriri Village of Narok.
He was joined by Narok Senator Ledama ole Kina and MPs Ayub Savula (Lugari) and Kimani Ngunjiri (Bahati).
Mudavadi again dismissed Deputy President William Ruto's 'hustler narrative', saying the focus must be a working nation and a working culture, not a glorification of poverty.
A working culture, he said, will increase empowerment of vulnerable people.
He said respect for various ideas is healthy as long as views are respected and violence rejected. Mudavadi called for cohesion among young people as the 2022 polls approach.
The ANC leader also called on political newcomers to maintain peace and rejecthe bloodshed associated with the 2007-08 polls.
Mudavadi called on the Maasai community to support his presidential bid. He promised his first priority will be resuscitating the economy, which will benefit the Maa community.
All other communities also will benefit, he said.
MP Ngunjiri urged Mudavadi to go all out in popularising his presidential vision. He himself called on voters to exercise
Savula reminded listener that party leader Musalia is a much-trusted presidential candidate, comparing him to former President Mwai Kibaki.
“Kenyans will be safe in the hands of Mudavadi if he is given a chance to lead this country," Savula said.
Ledama emphasised the need to conserve the environment by planting trees to reclaim the glory of the Maasi Mau forest.
(Edited by V. Graham)