This archive report was first published on 3 January 2020.
On January 2, 2020, Kandara MP Alice Wahome sounded the alarm on the state of Kenya's democracy, alleging that President Uhuru Kenyatta is a major threat to the country's economy, democracy, and freedom of expression.
Speaking in Malindi, Mrs. Wahome claimed that the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) is a scheme by President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga to extend their stay in power after the 2022 elections.
“The biggest existential threat to Kenya’s declining economy, democracy, and freedom of expression, political affiliation and growth is Uhuru Kenyatta because he is on the driver’s seat,” she said.
She questioned why President Kenyatta has not disowned the sentiments made by his close confidants, including former Jubilee vice-chairman David Murathe, COTU secretary-general Francis Atwoli, and Nominated Senator Beth Mugo, who have suggested that Kenyatta is too young to retire in 2022.
“Raila Odinga is his new political mercenary for hire, and the BBI report is the special-purpose vehicle heading to the route that has been suggested by Murathe, Atwoli and Beth Mugo,” she added.
Mrs. Wahome, a staunch supporter of Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid, urged President Kenyatta to abandon the implementation of the BBI report and focus on the economic recovery of the country.
“Why can’t we put aside the BBI. So far it has produced nothing and many of us agreed to support it but it was returned back. I think we should abandon it completely,” she said.
