Nobody will be allowed to misuse religion to harm others, says President KENYATTA; Kakamega, 11 July 2014 (PSCU) — President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the Government will not tolerate individuals misusing religion to propagate an evil agenda. Speaking when he hosted Muslims for an Iftar dinner at Kakamega State lodge, President Kenyatta said people who murder and maim others in the name of religion are criminals who should be dealt with firmly according to the law. Saying in dealing with terror activities the Government is not in any way targeting Muslims, President Kenyatta emphasized that he will not abdicate his responsibility of ensuring stability which is key to development. “Terrorists are criminals and we have to treat them as such. We will show no mercy to those hiding under religion to cause havoc in the country,” President Kenyatta said. He said no true religion sanctions killing of innocent people and urged the Muslim community in the country to help the Government by identifying criminals who misuse religion to harm to other Kenyans. “The Government alone cannot be able to secure peace without the support of its citizens. You can help by identifying criminals who misuse Islam,” President Kenyatta said. He added: “When you identify them then we, as the Government, will know how to deal with them.” The President said the Jubilee Government has taken care of the interests of all Kenyans by ensuring that no community is marginalized in development. It is for this reason that the Jubilee Government ensured Muslims are appointed to key positions, the President said. “Let us speak the truth, this is the only Government which appointed Muslims to key positions. More Muslims are now in Government than ever before,” the President said. President Kenyatta stressed that Kenyans must unite and work together to fight those intending to cause instability in the country. Deputy President William Ruto said Kenya is one country under the leadership of President Kenyatta and urged Kenyans not to allow themselves to be divided along tribal or religious lines. “The Government will work for all Kenyans irrespective of their creed, tribal or political affiliation,” said the Deputy President. Majority leader in Parliament Adan Duale called on Muslim scholars to defend the true faith of Islam, saying the religion does not condone shedding of innocent blood. “We cannot bury our heads on the sand and wait to see people ruin this country in the name of Islam,” he said. Western region MPs who included Yusuf Chanzu of Vihiga, Benjamin Washiali of Mumias East, Raphael Otaalo of Lurambi said they firmly support President Kenyatta, adding that he should be given space to fulfill his mandate. They observed that political rhetoric should not be derailed to derail the President’s development agenda. Mining Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala also spoke during the occasion.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 10:13:00 +0000
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