We will act firmly on inciters, says President

President Uhuru Kenyatta Thursday warned those bent on incitement that they will face the full force of the law.

The President said Kenyans are ready to move on and concentrate on development activities after the last general election, saying time for mere politicking was over.

He warned that the Government will not tolerate leaders or groups who incite Kenyans to engage in acts of violence in any part of the country for their selfish gains.

President Kenyatta dismissed the new referendum push to amend the constitution by a section of leaders.

"There is no need for some people to call for a referendum at a time when they should explore ways of solving the problems facing the people.

This is not time for politics. It is time to work", said President Kenyatta.

He said the move is bound to impede development in the country and interfere with the constitution that Kenyans voted for.

SAERVICE DELIVERY

The President said the Jubilee administration is now focused on service delivery and nothing will distract it from implementing its campaign promises to Kenyans.

On the ICC cases the President expressed confidence that the Hague court would vindicate him and the other accused since they are innocent.

"We know we are innocent and it is just a matter of time before we are vindicated," said the President.

He asked those who lost in the March 4 general elections to accept the outcome and engage in nation building instead of creating an endless political mood.

"People have been defeated by over one million votes and they are still making noise.

When they come across here (Eldoret) tell them that they have been given 5 years leave by the people and they should therefore give Kenyans the opportunity to concentrate on development not politics," said the President

He was addressing wananchi who lined up to welcome him at Kesses, Cheptiret and Paradise Junction in Eldoret town on his way to Airport from Moi University where he had presided over the institution's 29^th graduation ceremony.

Several leaders among them Cabinet Secretaries Najib Balala (Mining) Felix Kosgei (Agriculture), several MPs drawn from National Assembly and Senate and Uasin-Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago among others accompanied the President.

UWEZO FUND

President Kenyatta also told managers of the recently launched Ksh 6billion Uwezo fund to shun corruption.

The President warned all Government officers tasked with the management of the money over any misuse.

Those who fail to ensure public resources under their supervision are utilised for intended purposes will face the law, he said.

The President said youth and women were the core drivers of the country’s economy, adding that the Government will constantly engage them in decision making.

The fund which is aimed at empowering the youth and women marks the culmination of a pledge by the Jubilee Government to Kenyans during campaigns ahead of March 4 elections.

He said the government plans to issue title deeds across the country during the first term of its administration, saying this will enable residents concentrate on development activities.

VAT

The president once again warned unscrupulous traders against exploiting consumers through Value Added Tax (VAT).

He blamed traders for hiking prices of basic commodities that were not subject to taxation.

"I have instructed the necessary arms of the government to issue regulations interpreting the value added tax act and those who will go against this will face the law,’ said the President.

The President told residents of Uasin-Gishu that plans are underway to establish a Kenya Airports Authority branch in Eldoret town to help the residents meet their day-today needs.

He also warned the youth against alcohol consumption at the expense of engaging in income generating activities aimed at uplifting their living standards.