President Kenyatta Has Accused Raila Of 'Igniting Fire' That Led To 2007/08 Post-election Violence

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President Uhuru Kenyatta has accused NASA co-principal Raila Odinga of being at the centre of 2007/8 post-election violence. reports.

The violence that followed a disputed poll left at least 1,300 dead and more than 600,000 homeless.

"Raila has again started inciting Kenyans as he did in 2007 thus framing DP William Ruto. Yeye ndiyo aliwasha moto (He is the one who ignited the fire," Uhuru said.

"Kenyans are not ready to enter into chaos again because of politics. Raila and NASA are taking Kenya back."

Uhuru said the Opposition chief promoted politics of tribal antagonism and had returned to this in the run up to the August poll.

“He promoted politics of what he called '40 tribes against one'. Now, he is talking about '40 against two',” he said during a tour of Kisii town on Wednesday.

He issued the remarks after addressing Abagusii leaders in a meeting where he laid out plans to improve infrastructure in Kisii and Nyamira counties.

-The Star