Stop the criticism of Uhuru, Sudi told

Twelve Opposition MPs have told off Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi (pictured) for his stinging remarks against President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The leaders, at a fundraiser in Migori at the weekend, said Mr Sudi had “crossed the red line and must be told to stop careless talk on the presidency, as it compromises national security”.

Saboti MP Caleb Hamisi told Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, who led the harambee at Kadika SDA Church, to note Sudi’s utterances.

“Even when we were fighting Jubilee at the height of the 2017 campaigns, we never insulted the President the way Jubilee MPs from the Rift Valley are insulting him,” said Mr Hamisi.

Speaker after speaker criticised Sudi, who recently challenged Uhuru to step down for allegedly failing to unite leaders in the ruling party, Jubilee. The Kapseret MP also alleged that Uhuru and his deputy William Ruto had fallen out and were no longer working as a team.

Mombasa Woman Rep Mishi Mboko asked security agencies to investigate Sudi’s "real motive".

Kitutu Chache South MP Richard Onyonka said it was “rare for an MP to hurl insults at the President, who is a symbol of unity and security in a country”.

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Nyatike MP Tom Odege said Sudi should tell Kenyans his intentions in "provoking" the President. Other leaders who faulted Sudi for his remarks were Homa Bay Woman Rep Gladys Wanga, her Migori and Kisii counterparts Pamella Odhiambo and Janet Ongera respectively, Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo, Suna South MP Junet Mohammed, ODM chairman John Mbadi, Suna West MP Peter Masara and Migori Senator Ochillo Ayacko.

Migori Governor Okoth Obado also attended the event.

The leaders praised the war on graft, with Mr Onyonka urging the Church not to accept "dirty" money from leaders associated with graft.

Earlier, Onyonka asked Uhuru and ODM leader Raila Odinga to protect Dr Matiang’i, who he describe as the “Abagusii community’s hope in the country’s leadership”.

Separately, in Siaya, Raila told mourners at a funeral to prepare for a referendum in a few months. “I want to sincerely thank you for supporting me, but I want you to remain united because something is coming that will require your unity,” he said.

Raila was accompanied by Siaya Senator James Orengo, who asked ward reps countrywide to reject the Third Way Alliance's Punguza Mizigo B