Where President Uhuru was instead of the debate
Kenyans took to social media to attack President Uhuru Kenyatta for missing the highly anticipated presidential debate.Both Raila Odinga and Uhuru had sent hints that they would miss the anticipated event but Raila surprised Kenyans with a last minute appearance.Uhuru however snubbed the presidential debate hosted at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa to meet with Samburu leaders.Uhuru Kenyatta's decision to skip the presidential debate was greeted with mixed reactions among Kenyans.He took to Facebook to share the photos of his meeting saying:“I swore to protect all lives and all property in Kenya. That is a point you must always take to mind,” President Kenyatta said during the meeting at State House, Nairobi.
Referring to the conflict between Samburu herders and ranchers in Laikipia County, President Kenyatta asked the leaders to embrace dialogue to resolve the wrangles instead of taking the law into their own hands.The President also said he has a special attachment to Samburu County and is ready to work with the leaders to transform the lives of residents but will not tolerate anybody breaking the law.“Whatever problems there are, let us resolve them peacefully to the satisfaction of the people of Baringo, West Pokot, Turkana and Laikipia counties,” the President said.While most Kenyans on social media vented their anger at the president's move, others said the head of state had reasons for the same.