I will not snatch anyone’s land once elected President – Raila

The National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate, Raila Odinga, has brushed off accusations that his presidency will be autocratic if elected to power in the August 8 General Election.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, have on numerous occasions utilized the perceived narrative that Mr. Odinga will be against development and national integration, supporting their claims by saying that people will lose their lands if he (Odinga) implements the Truth Justice and Reconciliation Report (TJRC).

Speaking Tuesday, July 4 morning ahead of his Kiambu tour, the former Prime Minister accused President Kenyatta and his deputy of spreading the ‘dictatorial’ propaganda to deceive voters into re-electing an administration that has failed Kenyans.

“Jubilee is spreading propaganda that I am a dictator and I will snatch peoples’ lands. I was once a Prime Minister and worked with many people from different sectors. Ask them and they will tell you that I am the most consultative leader around,” said Mr. Odinga.

The ODM party leader took much of his time to customize the NASA manifesto to the people of Kiambu, a Jubilee stronghold, saying that his government will improve their livelihood once elected into power.

According to the NASA co-principal, his government will ensure that money has been allocated in the budget to improve and expand both the Githunguri Dairy as well as the coffee and tea sector, in a bid to create more jobs for the youth, something that Jubilee has failed.

“Jubilee is promising 6.5 million jobs in five years yet they have been unable to provide 500,000 jobs a year when in power. We will focus on building rural roads in Kiambu and other neglected areas so that a trader in Kiambu will be able to access the market in Kisumu and come back to Kiambu within a day,” added Mr. Odinga.

The opposition chief, further assured the Mt. Kenya region that they will fully enjoy development projects under a NASA government than the Jubilee administration that claims to belong to them.

“There are 43 communities in this country and none should feel superior or inferior. Each tribe must feel secure, and able to get the presidency even if they come from the smallest community. Kikuyus are Kenyans and they should not feel insecure if someone else becomes the President,” affirmed Mr. Odinga.