Raila Odinga Condemns Harassment Of Former President Uhuru Kenyatta

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has condemned the harassment and humiliation of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Speaking during the Jubilee National Delegates Convention at the Ngong’ Racecourse on Monday, Raila said that in recent months, there has been a campaign of “uncouth, primitive and unwarranted attacks” on the person and property of Uhuru and his family.

“Nothing could be more uncouth than what we have witnessed in this regard, especially when it comes from men and women who call themselves leaders who expect to be respected once they retire unless they want to die in office,” Raila said.

He commended Uhuru for his humility and decorum in the face of these attacks, saying that he has shown “dignity and decorum” and has “borne the insults and abuses for the sake of the stability of the nation and the dignity of Kenya’s presidency.”

Raila said that respect for retired leaders is what happens in civilized nations, and that Kenya should not be an exception. He urged Kenyans to reject the harassment and humiliation of Uhuru and to instead show him the respect that he deserves.

“I call on all Kenyans to reject this campaign of harassment and humiliation of our former president. We should show him the respect that he deserves, not because he is our former president, but because it is the right thing to do,” Raila said.

He added that Uhuru has served Kenya with distinction for the past ten years, and that he deserves to be treated with respect, even after he has left office.

“Uhuru Kenyatta has served our country with distinction for the past ten years. He has led us through a period of peace and stability, and he has laid the foundation for a more prosperous future for all Kenyans. He deserves our respect, not our harassment,” Raila said.

Raila’s comments come amid a growing campaign of attacks against Uhuru and his family by some members of the Kenya Kwanza coalition. These attacks have included insults, threats, and even physical violence.

Raila’s call for respect for Uhuru is a reminder that even after a leader has left office, they still deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. It is also a reminder that Kenya should be a country where all leaders, regardless of their political affiliation, are treated with respect.