Jubilee has polarized the nation, vote them out – Raila Odinga

The opposition National Super Alliance (NASA) has accused the ruling Jubilee administration of polarizing the country by dividing Kenyans along tribal, regional and ethnic lines.

In a statement, NASA co-principal, Raila Odinga, who is in Meru to popularize the newest political outfit in town, accused President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, of dividing the country into regions perceived to be their stronghold or those of the opposition.

“There is no Kenya called Mt Kenya region or Jubilee stronghold or NASA stronghold.  There is no Kenya of Uhuru Kenyatta or Raila Odinga or Kalonzo Musyoka or Musalia Mudavadi or Moses Wetangula,” said Odinga.

“We are here to reaffirm our belief that Kenya is, and must remain one indivisible nation.”

Odinga said that the opposition, NASA, is working hard to unify the nation and ensure Kenyans live in unity regardless of their political, social or economic status and affiliations.

“There is only one Kenya, the Republic of Kenya. We are seeking the unity and the oneness of this nation,” added Odinga.

“In times like these, some politicians try to divide us along ethnic and geographical lines. These are the times some politicians tell us so and so is not one of us, is not circumcised, is not fit to lead and will punish our people if he or she ascends to power. We are here to urge a total rejection of politics of that kind.”

The former Prime Minister said that the opposition will focus on politics that identify and address problems rather than mudslinging and name-calling.

“We are here to appeal for politics that clearly identifies our problems and that prescribes realistic cures for those problems with the caveat that whenever the prescriptions fail, those responsible for them are voted out regardless of tribe, religion, race or region of origin.”

Odinga added that the opposition will ensue that Kenyans embrace politics that takes responsibility instead of passing the buck and spreading blame.

“Going into 2017 elections, our problems are clear and universal. There are no Meru, Luo, Luhya or Kikuyu problems. There are only Kenyan problems,” he noted.

Among the problems he singled out that the opposition will prioritise include addressing the high cost of living, curbing the ever growing insecurity, reducing corruption levels, and addressing tribalism.

“The cost of living high for all Kenyans, insecurity is unprecedented for all Kenyans, corruption is hurting all Kenyans. The Kikuyu or Meru or Embu or Kalenjin are not paying lower prices for unga, bus fare, house rent because they voted Jubilee.”

“They are not getting better security because they voted Jubilee.  They are not paying lower school fees.  All Kenyans are suffering the same fate. The people being killed in Kerio Valley voted largely for Jubilee. The people struggling to find markets for Miraa here in Meru voted for Jubilee. The doctors and lecturers on strike serve Jubilee and NASA supporters alike.”

Odinga said that Kenya risks being a failed Nation if the Jubilee administration gets a second term urging the electorate to vote for NASA in order to reclaim Kenya’s lost glory.