Wetang'ula: Uhuru should keep off politics, it will soil his legacy

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula has asked former President Uhuru Kenyatta to keep off politics.

In a statement on Tuesday, Wetang'ula said that Uhuru should give his successor President William Ruto time to build the economy.

"I urge former President Uhuru Kenyatta to borrow a leaf from his predictors late Mzee Moi and Mzee Kibaki who retired in peace after completing their terms of service," he said.

"My advice to him is to keep off politics since his active engagement in politics will soil his legacy."

Wetang'ula said that Uhuru should enjoy his retirement in peace and give the leaders of the day a humble time.

The former president since handing over power went quiet and kept off the public limelight.

However, in February, Uhuru confirmed his stand in  Azimio La Umoja Coalition.

He affirmed that he is still a member of the Azimio despite his silence.

"Retirement doesn't mean I'm tired. Others retire and increase their political strength," he said.

"Even though I have retired from politics, I'm still a follower of Raila. If he asks me we go we have to do it. I supported him and I will continue doing so because I believe he is truthful." 

He explained that his support for Raila was because he had good intentions for Kenyans and whatever he says he will follow and support him.

" I support Raila before the elections and I will still do it now because I believe he is a truthful person and wants to unite Kenyans," Uhuru said.

"It's my democratic right to support whoever I want and it's not that I'm after any seat but where Raila will go, I'll be there."

Wetang'ula, on Tuesday, attended the burial of Mzee Samuel Kipruto Koech in Uasin Gishu County.

He described him as a hardworking and dedicated public servant whose exemplary leadership skills helped shaped society.

Wetang'ula said he will be fondly remembered for having used his position as an administrator to help transform society through sound development.