On Wednesday during the 10th Devolution Conference in Eldoret that Kenya’s election was the “most credible in Kenyan history” in what annoyed Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga who in His Statement told her that ‘‘Kenya is not a colony of the United States, Keep your mouth shut otherwise we will call for your recall back to your country’’.
On top of that, The Head of State defended the envoy’s remarks as “facts” instead of telling Odinga and his allies to “have some decorum and respect ourselves, as we demand respect from others.”
“Meg Whiteman said two statements of facts; she said the last election was the freest and the fairest in the history of Kenya, which is a statement of fact, she said Kenya is open for business which is also a statement of fact,” Ruto said Friday when he presided over the 2Jiajiri/GIZ Graduation Ceremony in Kasarani area Nairobi.
The president had earlier met Whitman alongside visiting US Senator Chris Coons at State House, Nairobi. Referencing past instances of property destruction during Odinga-led demonstrations, Ruto deemed supporting such actions “reckless.” He argued that such actions have undermined the nation’s economy and investment prospects. Moreover, Ruto stated that it was wrong for Odinga to vilify the people who are creating opportunities for the country including the US, which he says has pumped billions of shillings into the country’s economy.
