Give Us Respect - ODM MP Faces President Ruto

Likoni MP Mishi Mboko has called on President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua to respect the opposition and its leader.

Mboko who shared a platform with the head of state and his deputy on Friday, February 24, said Kenya would make strides if peace is preached by leaders irrespective of their political leanings.

"A good leader who accepts criticism. What the opposition is doing is strengthening the president. If there is no opposition then you will relax," she said.

Mboko added that they were ready to back the government if only they are treated with decorum.

She stated that the president ought to be reminded of the challenges bedeviling Kenyans and he thus should not take offense whenever the opposition takes on his administration.

She asked Kenyans to embrace peace given that the president and the former prime minister could be conversing on the sidelines of the heated exchanges in the public.

"All we are asking for is our share of respect. Let's preach peace at all times as it is only in the presence of peace that we can thrive. Who knows, maybe the president speaks with the former prime minister, yet they are seen as enemies," she said.

Mboko was among the coastal leaders who accompanied the head of state during the launch of Taifa Gas, Dongo Kundu, Mombasa County.