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Im not your competitor, Moi tells critics
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- Published on Monday, 04 June 2007 07:31
Moi said his comments on national issues were not empty political rhetoric but positive contributions to the country’s stability.
He said leaders should take his views seriously because he was not a competitor for any position.
"At my age, and having retired as your president, I am not up to any mischief. I am not interested in any position," said the former Head of State. "My views should be taken seriously for I have the experience that many of those seeking leadership positions lack," he added.
Moi spoke when he addressed people at various trading centres during his tour of Kisii, Nyamira and Trans Mara districts.
Speaking in Kilgoris, Moi said he would seek President Kibaki’s intervention over insecurity in Trans Mara.
He said he would involve the Moi Africa Institute to lead the peace process among warring clans in the district.
Moi said the head of the Moi Africa Institute major retired Lazarus Sumbeiywo would lead the peace process in Trans Mara district.
The former President cautioned those seeking the presidency against "promoting tribalism by giving their tribesmen false hopes."
"When I talk about a united Kenya, I know what it means. I am not merely politicking," said Moi
The retired president addressed crowds at Keroka, Nyansiongo, Masimba, Gesusu and Nyacheki in Gucha District where he told the Abagusii to abandon Ford-People and return to Kanu.
He challenged those supporting the Orange Democratic Movement to say what the movement’s policies were before telling Kenyans to support it.
Addressing students of Moi Gesusu Mixed Secondary School, the former President said he preferred mixed schools.
He said students from single sex secondary schools had contributed to the moral decadence in institutions of higher learning.
He accused the ministry of education of playing into the hands of publishers by changing secondary school curricula yearly. "Before any changes in the education sector are made, wider consultation is necessary," he said.
He singled out the change of course books for secondary schools, saying it was causing confusion even for teachers.
Moi criticised the Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchella. He accused him of revenging against those who did not vote for him. "I don’t hate Konchella but I want to state here today that leaders must stop being petty," said Mo
