The President was expected, along with Raila, to attend the service for 15 victims of a school bus tragedy in Kisii but called off the trip at the last minute. It was left to Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Dr Fred Matiang’i, to deliver the President’s message toa hostile crowd at Gusii Stadium, which had earlier humiliated another Jubilee leader, former Cabinet minister Sam Ongeri.Speakingin Gusii amid chaotic scenes, Matiang’i repeatedly pleaded for a chance to deliver the President’s message. But the crowd became even more charged and shouted him down. After failing to read even a word, he handed the speech to Governor James Ongwae before taking his seat.Ongeri walked out of the stadium after he was interrupted. In contrast, Raila — who arrived at the stadium donning his trademark fedora hat — was received with jubilant chanting. “Baba amewasili, karibu baba (Our father is here, let’s welcome him),” announced the public address system, completely changing the mood of the occasion.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 06:26:42 +0000
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