Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Wednesday urged leaders to honour the name and legacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and avoid disparaging and inciting remarks.
The Deputy President, who co-chaired the State Funeral Committee for the departed leader, said it is unacceptable to disrespect and dishonour Raila’sunmatched quest for a united and prosperous Kenya.
Speaking on Wednesday during a development visit to West Pokot, Prof. Kindiki said it is wrong to ridicule the former PM highlighting the state honours he was accorded during his send off.
“Let no one attempt to disrespect nor dishonor his name and his legacy.
It is quite shameful for any leader to demean Raila’s legacy or celebrate his death,” DP stated.
The DP urged those opposed to the late leader to respect his family and what he stood for.
“If you don’t respect the person, respect the country, the family and the values he stood for.
Moving forward and drawing lessons and guidance from him, Kenya will be a better country,” he added.
He said Raila will always be saluted and honoured for many years to come for the sacrifices he made to make Kenya a better country.
“We accorded him a state funeral with full military honours.
He may not have been a head of state but what he did is great for Kenya.
He has passed on as he worked to bring the country together.
We salute him and we pledge to continue uniting Kenya because that is the best thing we can do to remember and honourour departed Prime Minister Raila Odinga,” he noted.
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