Those hoping to rule Kenya must respect its leaders, the President has said on the absence of Cord leaders at a Madaraka Day fete in Nakuru. A source said Cord leaders accepted the invitation but insisted their rally at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, must go on. Read: Jokes, hearty laughs as Uhuru, Raila meet at State House for lunchCord's protests, held across the country every Monday, have turned violent. Seats had been reserved for them at the celebrations to mark the 53rd anniversary of Madaraka Day. Uhuru and Cord leader Raila Odinga met at State House in Nairobi on Tuesday and were expected to discuss issues concerning the electoral body.

Source: The Star June 01, 2016 12:11 UTC