Uhuru and Ruto unfit for office, says Karua

PHOTO | JACOB OWITI Narc-Kenya Presidential aspirant Martha Karua addresses a rally at Kondele grounds in Kisumu on December 18, 2012.

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  • Narc-Kenya leader maintains electing the two suspects would hurt crucial State operations

Narc-Kenya Presidential aspirant Martha Karua on Tuesday reiterated that Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto should shelve their political ambitions due to war crimes charges facing them.

Ms took her campaigns to Kisumu where she warned that electing the two would mean frequent disruption of the government operations whenever they are required to attend court sessions at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Speaking at various stops in Kondele, Bus Park, Jua kali and Nyando, the Gichugu MP urged Kenyans to “do the suspects a favour by not electing them”.

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“Electing the two would mean that the government will close its doors to wananchi each time they are called upon to attend court. The scenario looks even grimmer because it would be both the President and his deputy.

“I ask you to grant them leave to allow them offload the baggage they carry. Kenya is not going anywhere, it will still be here if they are cleared and will be free to vie,” she said.

The former Justice Minister said that if elected President, she would be tough on corruption in government that was largely responsible for the high cost of living Kenyans face.

“The Treasury in its annual report has indicated that a third of the country’s revenue is lost to corruption. We are talking about money in excess of Sh300 billion. Just by bridging such loopholes alone, my government would advance basic needs to the citizens without increasing any taxes,” the MP said.

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She accused other presidential contenders of using loot from government coffers to try and influence voting patterns in the March 4 elections.

Born out of loot

“They will come to you on the strength of their pockets, dishing out handouts to get your vote, but be warned, they will disappear and will not be accountable to you for the next five years. The upcoming contest is thus between those who stand for justice and truth verses fat pockets born out of loot,” the Narc-Kenya leader said

She promised free healthcare and education up to secondary level if elected President next year.

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