President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the Inspector General, David Kimaiyo over his move to criticise the manner in which journalists covered the Westgate terror attack.
The President instead appealed to the media to be sensitive to the families of those killed or injured during the attack.
He said Mr Kimaiyo only cautioned over coverage that “appeared to give too much publicity to the attackers.”
“I have been to many countries but I have never seen a television footage aired live, as people are being shot,” the President said during a thanksgiving service for Interior Cabinet Secretary, Mr Joseph Ole Lenku.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Mr Felix Koskei and about 20 MPs attended the event at at Loitoktok Stadium in Kajiado County.
The President pointed out that the security agencies work very hard and “should not be unnecessarily vilified.”
He said security was a key challenge, and urged all leaders, citizens and even the media to work together to ensure the country was safe.
President Kenyatta thanks the people of Kajiado for voting for him and the Jubilee government saying he would serve all Kenyans without discrimination.
He said the government would fulfill all its promises and asked leaders to work for the country’s good.
Mr Uhuru warned unscrupulous government officials against selling government subsidised fertilisers to traders who repackage it and sale at the prevailing market prices.
Mr Ole Lenku praised the President for encouraging him even when ‘things appeared difficult’ particularly as the security personnel tried their best to deal with the Westgate Mall incident.
“I will work with all my strength to ensure I serve well in the opportunity you have given me,” the Cabinet Secretary said.
Afterwards, the President headed to the Maasai Mara to open a tented camp, which belongs to British investor Richard Branson.
Later, he was to attend nominated MP Janet Teyaai’s thanksgiving party in Ngong.
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