Kiunjuri opposes calls for rotational presidency

Devolution Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri (left) receives money from Athi Water Services board Chairman Wachira Keen during a fundraiser at Karatina PCEA Church in Nyeri County on July 10, 2016. The CS argued that the call for rotational presidency was based on tribal grounds and would cause division and marginalisation of other tribes. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • During a rally in Migori, Cord leaders said that each tribe should be allowed to rule on a rotational basis.
  • The CS also accused the coalition's leadership of ignoring the troubles within ODM and instead focusing on national matters.

Devolution Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri has dismissed calls for rotational presidency by the Opposition.

Mr Kiunjuri hit out at Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (Cord) over the calls, telling them to fix the cracks within their house before delving into national matters.

The CS who was speaking at a fundraiser in Karatina argued that the call for rotational presidency was based on tribal grounds and would cause division and marginalisation of other tribes.

“Kenya has 42 tribes and rotating leadership would mean others wait for 420 years to have a president,” said Mr Kiunjuri.

During a rally in Migori, Cord leaders said that each tribe should be allowed to rule on a rotational basis.

The CS also accused the coalition's leadership of ignoring the troubles within ODM and instead focusing on national matters.

He further accused the party leadership of playing divisive politics, saying there was trouble wherever they went.

“Fix the cracks in your house before engaging in national matters. Do not be quick to point out what is wrong with others yet you ignore the issues in your own party,” he said.

Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi, who has already declared his departure from ODM, accused the party's leadership of not tackling rifts.

Mr Aburi declared his support for the ruling Jubilee administration saying he is not afraid of intimidation.

“To make it clear, I left the party before Ababu and Otuoma and I am not afraid of any threats,” said Mr Aburi.

The Tigania legislator claimed there was dictatorship in the political body and a disregard of views. And that most party members were disgruntled.

Elsewhere, Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has said that Mr Raila Odinga is trying all desperate attempts to be president.

Mr Kuria said calling for rotational presidency showed the height of desperation in the Opposition.

Speaking in Gitugi, Murang’a County, he added that the system cannot work noting that Kenyans voted for democracy and should accept it with all its baggage.