National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has levelled allegations against former President Uhuru Kenyatta, claiming that he is to blame for the leaders’ differences over the outcome of the national dialogue talks.
This comes after former Azimio la Umoja presidential running mate Martha Karua and former Defence CS Eugene Wamalwa criticised the National Dialogue Committee’s (NADCO) proposals, claiming they failed to address critical issues confronting Kenyans.
Ichung’wah took to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday to accuse Mr. Kenyatta of interfering with the government’s efforts to reform the country, dubbing him “the talks saboteur.”
While accusing the former Head of State of being the man responsible for the nation’s economic crisis, Ichung’wah advised him to stay out of the government’s affairs.
“Uhuru Kenyatta, You served the country as President for ten years. The greatest honor a nation can bestow on any citizen. While at it, You destroyed our ECONOMY and nation thru State Capture. What else do you want??? Why scuttle that which is attempting to fix your MESS?” he posed.
“Can’t you let those with the temerity and intellect to fix your mess do it in peace? Your fear that others may and will succeed where you failed is the height of PETTINESS.”
At the tail end of his penned allegations, the Kikuyu MP told the former president to focus on his retirement, arguing that Kenyans benefit from the gains the government makes and “not those you hate to see succeed.”
After a four-month session, NADCO produced a slew of proposals that are now awaiting approval by the National Assembly and, if approved, assent by President Willian Ruto.
According to NADCO, they were unable to reach an agreement on the contentious Housing Levy, as well as the reduction of VAT on fuel from 16% to 8%. The two levies have sparked outrage against the government.
On Sunday, President Ruto welcomed the proposals and stated that he will support the deliberation process until it is completed.
