Uhuru’s Cousin Apologizes After Criticizing Uhuru Support For Raila Presidential Bid
President Uhuru’s cousin Kung’u Muigai has expressed regrets after he sharply criticized the head of state for endorsing ODM leader Raila Odinga’s presidential bid.
On Tuesday, March 1, Uhuru’s cousin claimed that the vote-rich Mt Kenya region took an oath in the year 1969 not to let Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and his kin lead the country.
Captain (retired) Kung’u Muigai, who is the Kikuyu National Council of Elders Patron, stated that his comments were not a reflection of his respect and support of the President. He also disputed reports in the media that alleged he had criticized his cousin in the press.
In an interview with NTV on Wednesday, March 2, Kung’u apologized for the embarrassing remarks adding that the remarks were taken out of context by media houses
He noted that he is not the kind of person to address or make negative comments about the President as he respect Uhuru in high regard as the president.
