UHURU FINALLY REVEALS WHY HE DUMPED DP RUTO, STATES REASON THAT LED TO HANDSHAKE.

During a meeting at State House where president Uhuru had hosted a number of youths today, he finally revealed critical details on what had happened back in 2017 that forced him to fall out with his close friends (an indirect reference to the second in command).

He admitted that as from 2013 when he won the presidential elections, everything was fine and the country’s leadership was relatively smooth.

Uhuru claimed that 2017 was one of the toughest years of his life, with his patriotism being questioned, and that he does not regret shaking hands with opposition leader Raila Odinga in March 2018.

While recalling events leading up to his closing of ranks with opposition leader Raila Odinga in 2018, the president said the ‘handshake’ was aimed at securing Kenya’s stability that had been threatened by post-election political division.

“A lot of what we have been able to achieve has been as a result of peace. What we call the intangible creates an atmosphere that allows work to happen.

“In 2013 we got the opportunity and we were able to do what we did and we thank God. But 2017 was one of my worst and most difficult years. It was also my most trying time.

“Why? Because we were caught up in a scenario whereby the country had been divided almost down the middle. There were those who were celebrating Jubilee’s win and there were those protesting at Uhuru Park. And we had to make a choice and that choice was not an easy one,” the President said.

He said he consulted widely before reaching out to Raila and commended the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader for agreeing to the ‘handshake’.

the same time, he has dismissed those opposed to his coming together with Raila as political self-seekers driven by the pursuit of personal gain.

As the country prepares for this year’s election, he advised the youth to choose leaders who value their future and not those that are using them as a ladder for selfish wins.

“You must ensure you are fully involved in the political processes. It is the only way to guarantee opportunities and space to drive your agenda in the next administration,” he said.

Sourced from Kenyan report