'Behave like a statesman': Cheruiyot slams Uhuru over political involvement
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has taken a swipe at former President Uhuru Kenyatta, questioning his continued involvement in public political debates...
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Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his continued political involvement, urging him to "behave like a statesman."
- Cheruiyot contrasted Kenyatta's current actions with those of retired presidents Moi and Kibaki, suggesting Kenyatta's public commentary is unbecoming of a former Head of State.
- The senator questioned the achievements of Kenyatta's Big Four agenda, stating it resulted in "Big Zero."
- This criticism follows Kenyatta's defense of his right to engage in public discourse and support his party, Jubilee, even in retirement.
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