2002 Elections
I Am the Best for President, Says Nyachae
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- Published on Thursday, 19 July 2007 01:48
He claimed that some hopefuls had questionable political backgrounds likely to plunge the country into leadership problems if they were elected.
He said he was the best placed for the seat, citing his achievements as a politician and public servant.
"Others seeking the presidency are madoadoa (blemishes) which won't augur well for good governance," he said.
Addressing the largest rally ever seen in Nyamira Town, Mr Nyachae, who was accompanied by his presidential running mate Kipkalya Kones, took issue with the National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) for branding him a spoiler.
"I'm not a spoiler simply because I quit NARC. I have the right to be respected by my colleagues as we seek votes," he said.
The Nyaribari Chache MP criticised a NARC official who was recently interviewed on BBC radio and allegedly claimed that the party did not need small tribes to win the General Election.
He also took issue with the media, saying they had fallen prey to tribalism and propaganda. He complained that he was being portrayed as a tribal leader.
"It is disappointing that a section of the Press is playing partisan politics. Why is it always associating my candidature with my Kisii tribe as if I have no support from the other 41 tribes?" he asked.
Mr Nyachae alleged that the Press contributed to tribalism, adding: "I respect the role of the Press, but it should accord all of us equal political coverage."
