National Super Alliance (NASA) Flag bearer Raila Odinga hit back at President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday after the President accused him of destroying the country’s economy for his selfish interest.
Speaking during a rally in Meru on Friday, President Kenyatta accused the Opposition Chief was encouraging activities that were hurting the economy of the country
Kenyatta was reacting to the destruction in Kisumu today of private property, including a supermarket, and water supply system by NASA supporters during the anti-IEBC demos.
“I am telling Raila not to jeopardise the economy because that is what brings the taxes that fund services for Kenyans. Do not let your interest defeat the interest of 45 million Kenyans,” President Kenyatta stated.
“You can go on with your demonstrations but do not destroy the property of Kenyans. Today a supermarket was destroyed in Kisumu. What wrong did the owner of the supermarket commit? The water supply in Kisumu was also destroyed. Is that the development that the Kenyan people want?," he added.
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Odinga hit back at the head of state with a series of tweets on Saturday citing how the Kenyan economy had failed through the Jubilee government.He pointed out the massive corruption and looting under President Kenyatta’s government.
The NASA leader wrote, “Banks are at their worst. Interest rates remain at choking levels, the only industries you’ve grown are corruption and looting.”
Odinga further pointed out the growing debt in Kenya under the Jubilee administration stating that 38% of government's revenue was being used to pay debt.
“Four years ago 18% of GOK revenue went to debt repayment, today it stands at 38%. Four years ago GOK was responsible for 35% of domestic debt borrowings, today it stands at 97%. Uhurunomics failed long ago!!! ,"Odinga stated.
"Four years ago debt: GDP ratio was 45% today its 56.5% on track to be 60% by the first quarter of next year," he added.
Banks are at their worst. Interest rates remain at choking levels, the only industries you’ve grown are corruption and looting. https://t.co/TtsOMB9E7g
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 7, 2017
Four years ago 18% of GOK revenue went to debt repayment , today it stands at 38%.
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 7, 2017
Four years ago GOK was responsible for 35% of domestic debt borrowings, today it stands at 97%. Uhurunomics failed long ago!!!
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 7, 2017
Four years ago debt:GDP ratio was 45% today its 56.5% on track to be 60% by the first quarter of next year.
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 7, 2017
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