President Uhuru, Raila Bury the Hatchet, Pledge to Work Together
President Kenyatta and National Super Alliance (Nasa) leader Raila Odinga on Friday held a meeting at Harambee House office in Nairobi, where they audited and reflected on the direction that the country must take.
After the morning meeting that lasted for hours, the two addressed a joint media briefing outside Harambee House, where they announced they had resolved to bury their differences and work together for the benefit of the Nation.
In his passionate speech, Odinga said that the leaders had realized that there are challenges in the country and it was time for the them to come together for a new dawn. "We refuse to allow our diversity to kill our nation. We have travelled so far ... we cannot make it to our destination without bridging the gap," Raila said.
He added: "We have to come together and solve the animosity that we have been pouring into the boat before we all sink. We shall not fail. If we stand firm we shall not fail."
"We need to save our children from ourselves. My brother and I have come together to say 'this dissent stops here'. We refuse to allow our diversity to kill the nation."
Raila said the leaders had realized that for as long as they remained divided, selfish and corrupt, no amount of institutional reforms would prosper. "We have been pouring new wine into old wine skins. We need leaders to secure the goals of peace, unity and justice. Such a time has come for Kenya," he said.
On his side, President Kenyatta echoed Odinga's sentiments, stating that leaders had agreed to unite and tackle the challenges the country is facing. "All we want is a common understanding that Kenya is greater than any one individual. Leaders must come together and discuss their differences on what ails the country like ethnic divisions across the country," President Uhuru said.
"We have a responsibility to discuss and find solutions that will bind, unify and give a life cycle beyond the five years we have given ourselves. Elections come and go but Kenya will remain," Uhuru added.
He said, "Our future cannot be dictated by an election but stability and the well being of the people. Election is only a process in which the will of the people is heard". "We now mark a new beginning as we match together on bringing our people together. We look forward to the support of every leader and every Kenyan," Uhuru added.
"We can differ politically but we must remain united on matters affecting Kenyans," he said.
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Verrry confusing - are we…
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Verrry confusing - are we still resisting, can we now do our wives or is the ban still on, is miguna coming back,
Ama mlikuta M7 amekalia…
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In reply to Verrry confusing - are we… by Anonymous (not verified)
Ama mlikuta M7 amekalia Migingo? Si you know what happens after you don't pay attention to a tantrum-throwing baby.... he stops his gimmicks, thumb in mouth, comes over to you and leans on you..... so you can lift him/her to your laps and hold him/her. Sahii RAO anaskia soothed and loved.
@Just me, no one could have…
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In reply to Ama mlikuta M7 amekalia… by JustMe (not verified)
@Just me, no one could have put it better than this.
H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, the…
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H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, the President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces today received a long CV of violence and chaos from a 73 yr old jobless man at his office - Harambee house. The jobless man has been job hunting for 35 yrs and he will continue to do so for a loooong time.
Hahaha....stop with these…
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Hahaha....stop with these jokes.
This will not solve anything.
A pig with lipstick is still a pig.
This is funny though.
Taram taram. Sasa mimi na…
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Taram taram. Sasa mimi na MBingu na imara na Guest1 na Doreen tutapigania nini? Baba please return to opposition so we can have something to fight about.
Miguna-kigeugeeu and those…
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In reply to Taram taram. Sasa mimi na… by Anos (not verified)
Miguna-kigeugeeu and those names you have mentioned there have all been used like TP.... poleni. I hope sufuria za ugali kwenu zitazidi kuongezeka kama vile kwa Ida na RAO.
Lone ranger Raila is now…
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Lone ranger Raila is now looking for solace after being abandoned by the other NASA principals. Next surprise will be an announcementthat "I Raila A. Odinga have decided to ditch NASA and join jubilee for the sake of my people and development." Wonders never cease.
Ha ha ha , where is Doreen,…
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Ha ha ha , where is Doreen, Imara, Guest 1 - I can hear crickets in that Timbim corner. Raila knows where the beef comes from in the end , nyinyi wengine huko singing , seccession , product boycotts,sijui NRM, ndio mtajua hamjui ......... it is a good day for Kenya- kazi iendelee. I hope some lessons have been learnt papa hapa especially those who insulted us here mschewwww!!!!
raila out foxed them all…
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In reply to Ha ha ha , where is Doreen,… by formerlyguest2 (not verified)
raila out foxed them all...ibelieve his rumblings were just political hot air.there two were not "enemies".its unfortunate lives and property were lost in this "grand posturing".now that the hatchet is burried,let roll our sleeves and build tbe fractured nation...
iam waiting for the state of the union speech. (raiken accord)
Now where are the Goons now…
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Now where are the Goons now..ohhh in Kibera eating Ugali and Sukuma.
When two mighty elephants…
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When two mighty elephants stops fighting, the grass has a chance to grow again.
"...Nchi yetu ya Kenya, tunayoipenda, tuwe tayari kuilinda."
"... Na tukae na udugu amani na uhuru, raha tupate na ustawi."
I never supported Raila or Uhuru as leaders of Kenya. However, if the two agree to work together, Kenya will prosper and everybody will live in peace.
At the time of independence, Kenya was united as one nation. Thank you Raila and Uhuru for your courage to work together. Actions speak louder than words.
SISI SOTE TWATAKA:
AMANI, PEACE, MIREEMBE, MUUO, THAAI, PAIX,SALAAM
@Imara: Why are you flip…
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In reply to When two mighty elephants… by Imara (not verified)
@Imara: Why are you flip-flopping. Who in this forum thought you never supported Raila! Wacha unongo. We all know which side you were on together with your henchmen MBINGU, Iphone4G aka Guest1 and Guest5, and Doreen. Just tell us "Imara like Raila is switching sides and doing the good that will grow our nation Kenya".
I think many of us here…
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In reply to When two mighty elephants… by Imara (not verified)
I think many of us here chose the lesser evil...but we stuck to the one. Wacha kigeugeu @Imara. You supported RAO and his hooliganism. If you want to repent, do so, emulate raila, but lies, no
This should be a great…
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This should be a great lesson to those who are used to using this platform to abuse others....it was well said "Kenyans cannot remember why and where they disagreed in the first place"......yet most of you learned and respected Kenyans in diaspora continue to abuse each other in this platform
@Sokora: I am challenging…
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@Sokora: I am challenging you to produce any evidence that I ever supported Uhuru or Raila. My posts clearly stated that "Neither Raila nor Uhuru is fit to lead Kenya."
I also indicated very clearly that I was not a follower of NASA or Jubilee political parties.
@Imara: We read between the…
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In reply to @Sokora: I am challenging… by Imara (not verified)
@Imara: We read between the lines. And between the lines is where lies the real scoop. Any wise reader of your posts would decipher your stand.
@Sokora, please read the…
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@Sokora, please read the post that I wrote on 02/17/2018:
Imara
Sat, 02/17/2018 - 12:47
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Ndugu Matiang'i, wake up! Jubilee and NASA political parties will not be there come 2022. You will answer for your myopic view on governance, stubbornness, and arrogance come 2022.
Our new president (the current governor of Machakos Ndugu Mutua)) will not appoint you to any position in his government. His running mate will be a woman from the coastal area. This area has been ignored for the last 54 years.
The Luo people have had Jaramogi Oginga Odinga as the first vice president of Kenya. Raila was the prime minister in the previous government.
The Gikuyu people have had a lion share of plum jobs in our government. They have had three presidents (Kenyatta, Mwai, and Uhuru) and two vice presidents - George Kinuthia Saitoti, and Mwai Kibaki. They have been in power continuously since 1963 as either the president or vice president or deputy prime minister ( Uhuru Kenyatta) without a break!!!!!
The Kalenjin have had Ndugu Toroitich as vice president (11 years) and president (24 years). Ndugu Samoei Ruto is the current the current vice president.
The 18 of the "fake" Luyia group have had A Logooli (Musalia Mudavadi) as a vice president and also deputy prime minister. The Samia had (Moody Awori) a vice president under Mwai Kibaki. The Bukusu had (Kijana Wamalwa) as a vice president under Mwai Kibaki.
The Masai had a short term stint as a vice president (Joseph Murumbi) under Jomo Kenyatta after Odinga was ousted from the first KANU government.
The people of the Coast have been left out in the cold for the last 54 years. I ask you Ndugu Mutua to have a female running mate from the Coast.
Our sisters (women) have been treated as second class citizens since independence. It is time that we treat each other in Kenya as equals without one group or gender being in charge for more than half a century.
The current Jubilee government is the most corrupt, inefficient, and arrogant political parry since independence. Hopefully, the people of Kenya will wake up from their sleep and elect servants of the people rather than the current rogue regime which is treating their fellow Kenyans as if they were their masters!
Long live the New Republic of Kenya without Raila or Uhuru in the political background come 2022. Jubilee and NASA political parties will die a natural death the same way KADU, APP, KPU, and many more others vanished from the political scene.
You missed the part where…
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In reply to @Sokora, please read the… by Imara (not verified)
You missed the part where you insulted formerly guest 2 and asked her if she is circumcised .........................
I do not even know where to…
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I do not even know where to begin. I wonder what the likes of Sultan, Milly Odhiambo and Babu who have publically insulted Uhuru, are feeling right now. On how Uhuru has handled NASA, l give him an A. Yaani he gave a blind eye and a deaf ear to their tantrums mpaka wakatulia. Uhuru, please give a pay raise to your advisors. Hehehe.
Every time i decide to…
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Every time i decide to boycott this site, mostly as a result of being insulted by the numerous Guests, Imaras and others, something drastic happens forcing me to come back. Somebody please remind us about the five stages of grieve. Today we just witnessed the last one of them.
Wacha RAO hata yeye anyonye…
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Wacha RAO hata yeye anyonye. That’s all he really wants
At least atanusia statehouse…
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At least atanusia statehouse.....jamani! Kwani kuna watu na vijitu. Raila must go the Guinness book of record for hypocricy. No conscience, shame or anything?! If I was Ida, I would sleep with one eye open...huyu Judas mkubwa! Canaan imeishia mlangoni pa Uhuru. Still can't believe it..all the public money down the drain,people dying for Raila, then this.....If I were Guest1 na kathalika, would have sued him for emotional/psychological stress. He has the coins so..... Next we shall have Owino and Kuria declaring undying love!!
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