SAGANA DECLARATION

Uhuru's key talking points at Sagana III meeting

He warned that Ruto has nothing good to offer except empty rhetoric.

In Summary

•The President sought to project Ruto as the real enemy of the Mt Kenya region.

•Uhuru publicly asked his Mt Kenya backyard to strongly support Raila.

Highlights of President Uhuru's speech at Sagana on February 24.
Highlights of President Uhuru's speech at Sagana on February 24.
Image: WILLIAM WANYOIKE

President Uhuru Kenyatta in a fiery speech on Wednesday delivered an unequivocal endorsement of ODM leader Raila Odinga for president.

He told Kenyans DP Ruto was linked to graft and stole project funds meant for the people of Mt Kenya and elsewhere. He donated that money to churches, the President said.

For the first time, Uhuru publicly asked his Mt Kenya backyard to strongly support Raila, saying the country would be safer in his hands.

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