You are welcome to share ideas but not government, Uhuru Kenyatta tells Opposition

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses the nation during Madaraka Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium. (Photo:Beverlyne Musili/Standard)

Nairobi, Kenya: Coalition for Reforms and Democracy’s ‘welcome’ rally for Raila Odinga ended with demand for national dialogue on July 7 that was quickly dismissed by Deputy President William Ruto in Narok on the same day.

But Sunday, during the national Madaraka Day celebrations, President Uhuru Kenyatta responded directly to the Opposition leader, who had listed Anglo Leasing payouts, rising insecurity, economic slowdown, corruption and tribalism as the major shortcomings of the ruling Jubilee coalition.