Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has said that Kenya has gone out of control by disrespecting President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Karua said Kenya lacked political maturity and must be streamlined.
“You hear people cursing and talking in a disrespectful manner to one another, including to the Head of State. We must pay respect to the Presidency,” she said.
“This is not saying that we cannot criticise him but we must differ with respect.”
Karua added that she cannot support Deputy President William Ruto in his bid for the country’s top seat.
She added that some of the challenges facing the DP cannot allow her to do so.
“He has been mentioned in many scandals…Those are my personal views and there are many issues and some of them surround involve Chapter 6 of the constitution,” she said.
Her comments come after a revolt burst into the open on Tuesday after leaders from Central region condemned the President for referring to some of them as washenzi, loosely translated as fools.
Although Uhuru and his deputy have not been in direct public confrontation, words have slipped out, making it clear that all is not well between them, especially after Uhuru embraced Opposition leader Raila Odinga after the handshake on March 9, 2018.
Noting that Ruto is part of the Presidency, Karua said it was in his best interest to ensure that the it is respected.
“The DP is throwing punches using the shield of his supporters. He cannot distance himself from his supporters,” she said.
Karua said the rapport between Uhuru and Raila is good for the country and Kenyans should embrace it instead of scattering their good deeds.
“This did not stop anyone’s ambition for anyone garnering for the Presidency in 2022, unless you get your troops to respect it…do you expect to sit on a seat that has been devalued?” she posed.
She further noted that the lack of respect from leaders has not only spread to upper levels but also the lower levels of leadership.
“Look at how MPs differ with each other. They call each other names including a drug peddler, a drunk… at what point do you consider the other leader drunk?” she posed.