Nyoro defends Uhuru, demands disclosure of Dangote refinery shareholders

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and called on President William Ruto to respect his predecessor, warning that the same respect Ruto expects after leaving office should be extended to Uhuru.

Speaking during a tour of Nakuru, the Peoples Party leader recalled the political differences between Ruto and Uhuru during their time in government and said the President should respect the former Head of State.

“You must respect Uhuru Kenyatta. You gave Uhuru a hard time while you were his deputy and used to incite leaders to disrespect him. Now that you are in power, next year you will be retired president and the way you will want to be respected, start by respecting Uhuru,” he said.

Nyoro also called for the disclosure of the directors and shareholders of the proposed oil refinery and petrochemical complex to be constructed in Lamu by Nigeria's Dangote Group.

He said Kenyans have a right to know the ownership structure of the multimillion-dollar investment, while welcoming foreign investors into the country.

“For those who know President Ruto, for any investment made in the country, he always demands a share. We are asking Dangote, and Kenyans want to know who the shareholders of the refinery to be constructed in Lamu,” Nyoro said.

He said investors such as Dangote are welcome but should be allowed to operate freely without external interference.

The MP also criticised the government over the continued sale of illicit brew, saying authorities should take action instead of repeatedly promising to address the problem.

“When you are in government, you do not promise; you do. The government is in place by virtue of our votes and today we condemn the continued sale of illicit brew in the country. If the government is unable to end the illicit brew menace,…