Editor's Review

“I am pleading with the President not to try going into a handshake agreement with Raila Odinga no matter how he cries. If you make the mistake of entering a handshake with him, we will desert you."

Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has warned President William Ruto against going into a handshake agreement with Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga.

Speaking on Saturday, April 22 in Meru, Murungi threatened to lead Mt Kenya leaders in leaving the Ruto camp if he decides to do a handshake Raila.

The Senate deputy speaker urged President Ruto not to bow to pressure about accommodating the former Prime Minister in the government.

“I am pleading with the President not to try going into a handshake agreement with Raila Odinga no matter how he cries. If you make the mistake of entering a handshake with him, we will desert you.

“We voted for you with a clean heart and you are our trustee. The government is for all of us and we have said we don’t want to hear about Raila,” he stated.

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File image of President William Ruto. 

President Ruto on his part stated that he is focused on working for Kenyans and bringing development. 

He urged elected leaders to focus on working for the people instead of discussing other leaders. 

“The remaining work is not about leaders, it’s about Kenyans and development. I am urging leaders not to talk about leaders and forget about what matters to the people. It will be a big mistake,” said Ruto.