UHURU blasts OBAMA over his stand on security bill saying Kenya has better laws than US

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday launched scathing attacks at the US Government for criticizing the passage of the controversial security law which he signed on Friday.

In a statement released by his Communications Director, Munyori Buku, Uhuru said that criticising the new law was a “clear indication that the US had decided to go with the view of the noisemakers rather than the Security (Amendment Act) itself”.

“First, our law is better than the American Patriot and Homeland Security Acts that give rogue powers to security agencies. In the US, FBI and intelligence officers have a carte blanche in the fight against terrorism and biological warfare,” Uhuru said.

“But our law has provided checks by courts of law. What is more, Kenya has no Guantanamo Bay,” Uhuru added.

On Friday, the US State Department criticized the controversial new security laws saying they undermined human rights, democracy and Kenya’s international obligations.

“We are disappointed, however, by the very limited time allowed for debate and consultation on the security Bill prior to its passage and enactment into law. We are also concerned about several provisions in the legislation, including those that appear to limit freedom of assembly and media, and access to asylum for refugees,” the US Government said through its spokesman Jean Psaki.

~The Kenya DAILY POST