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Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has urged Kenya Kwanza leaders to keep their disputes private.
Speaking on Thursday during an interview at Radio 47, Sonko criticized the actions of some top government officials, stating that their current behavior is inappropriate. He emphasized that they should resolve their issues away from the public eye.
“You shouldn’t fight publicly. You’ve been elected, so why are you fighting in public?” Sonko remarked.
He stressed the need for divine intervention and guidance from the clergy to foster mutual respect among leaders.
“President Ruto should be respected, and so should Deputy President Gachagua,” Sonko said. “Respect cannot be achieved if their party leader is not respected. Undermining the presidency leads to internal conflicts among MPs.”
Sonko also expressed his full support for Gen Z politics.
His comments come after recent verbal clashes within the Kenya Kwanza government. The conflict saw Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua rebuke some of President William Ruto’s close associates, accusing them of disrespecting him and trying to dictate his actions.
“Some people, just because they are friends with the President, want to become my boss,” Gachagua said. “Even his personal assistants and bloggers want to tell me what to do. Is that possible?”
A faction of leaders allied with Ruto has criticized Gachagua for promoting a narrative they believe will divide the country. This criticism follows the Deputy President’s advocacy for the “one-man, one-shilling, one-vote” principle, which he argues is essential for promoting equality among Kenyans. However, Ruto’s allies have labeled the initiative as “tribal,” insisting that all Kenyans should be treated equally.
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