President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned the electorate against what he termed as political liars out to hoodwink them with empty promises.

In what is seen as a direct attack at his deputy William Ruto,the president  dismissed Rutos claims that the two fell out due to his handshake with Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga.

 “Lies and chest thumping can’t bring leadership, let them wait first, let them allow Odinga to lead us, the rest can slow their ambitions first, and slowly they will get there,” said Kenyatta.

Speaking in Mombasa on Thursday, after launching several development projects at the Makupa Causeway, Kenyatta defended his handshake with Odinga saying most of development was realized within the handshake period.

“There are those saying that we did nothing since the handshake, that’s what they have been saying therefore these projects, including the Makupa causeway, that started in 2020 is part of the handshake projects,” he said.

The president who was accompanied by Mombasa governor Hassan Joho defended his handshake with Odinga, acknowledging that Odinga has been supportive in the realization of many developments countrywide.

Kenyatta asked residents to be weary of leaders who propagate lies to gain political mileage. 

He said the projects that his administration has initiated will be fully actualized by the Raila Odinga government. He asked residents to come out in large numbers to vote for Odinga.

 “We ask you to elect leaders who are development oriented, not leaders who propagate hate and tribalism, I want to ask you people to join me in drumming up support for Raila Odinga because he has shown the will to lead with peace,” the president added.

Leaders who had accompanied the president led by Joho said the coastal region will unanimously vote for Odinga.Joho said the coastal region will deliver victory to the Azimio coalition in the upcoming general elections.

“The coast remains a stronghold of Raila Odinga,and we are optimistic that we will deliver victory to Odinga in the next general elections, if there is time that we will work for the people seriously is when we form the next government,” said Joho.

Jomvu Mp Badi Twalib expressed optimism that Odinga presidency will spur development in the coastal region, including completing projects that were initiated by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

“The legacy the president has left for us, can only be continued by Raila Odinga,the people of the coastal region are ready to ensure Odinga captures power and succeeds president Kenyatta,” said Twalib.

On his part,Mvita Mp Abdulswamand Nassir said Mombasa has reaped development from the jubilee government due to the unity between the president and ODM leader Raila Odinga.