The remarks prompted a rebuttal from some in the ruling coalition, including Deputy President #William Ruto, who said independent commissions must be respected. On Thursday, Kariuki accused the former Premier’s of stirring the country into an election mood barely months after the March 4election. Morally repugnant.............. “It is very disappointing that none other than a politician of Raila Odinga’s stature would turn up at a solemn funeral ceremony and convert it into a political rally in total disregard of the feelings of the bereaved. This was not only morally repugnant but also callous in the extreme,” said Kariuki. He added: “The former PM should cool down, accept that the elections are over and he lost alongside six others and therefore show respect for the current government.” Asked if he thought Kenyans could revolt against President Kenyatta, Kariuki poured cold water on the move and dismissed it as “romantic”. “Revolution against what and against who and for what? People are beginning to get veryromantic ideas because of reading things that are taking place in Egypt. Kenyans are not ready for a revolution,” said Kariuki. He added that the former PM should cultivate a culture of tolerance if he wants the government to listen to him.
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