Uhuru Kenyatta Sounds Warning to ‘Traitors’ in Govt

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday April 6 called on religious leaders to defend Kenyans while warning ‘traitors’ in government that they would not benefit from their ways.

“Sioni shida ya usaliti mwingi sana huku, hawa niwatu ukiwaongelesha vizuri mtapelekana vizuri na watawasaidia na kazizenu, usaliti uko upande mwingine, usaliti ni mwingi sana,” stated Uhuru Kenyatta

This loosely translates to, “I don’t see any betrayal here, if you talk with the people here you will agree on matters and have your issues solved. However, betrayal is present that other side.”

He went ahead to reference the Biblical Judas noting that even he, betrayed Jesus for money but later left all that and hanged himself.

The former head of state who made these remarks during the Episcopal ordination of Auxiliary Bishops Simon Peter Kamomoe and Wallace Nganga at St. Mary’s Msongari grounds in Nairobi County, did not however name the traitors he was referring to.

According to Uhuru, politicians have taken leadership as a means to be served instead of serving their subjects.

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“Lakini kwa wasaliti tunawaambia ata Judas alisaliti Yesu lakini hiyo maela aliiwacha na akatafuta Kamba…We have taken leadership to think it means lording over everyone else, it is not,” he said.

Role of the Church

Furthermore, the former President urged the church to take up its role in defending the rights of Kenyans.

He stated that the church plays a critical role in ensuring justice is served for all.

“They say that the church is the conscience of society. We must always ask ourselves, especially the leadership, whether we are still faithful to that calling. Are we still conscious of society or have we forgotten that role?” posed the former head of state.

“I pray that God will continue blessing our country and our fellow citizens. Let us continue loving each other and may the church ensure that they take up their role of ensuring that they defend the rights of the people of Kenya.”

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In addition, Uhuru Kenyatta called on leaders to work with the church in finding solutions to the challenges faced by Kenyans.

In attendance at the ordination ceremony was the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja.

The former president was also flanked by family including his mother Mama Ngina Kenyatta, and his brother, Muhoho Kenyatta.