National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has criticized leaders promoting tribal politics in Kenya. Speaking at a funeral service in Kanduyi constituency, Wetangula emphasized that the constitution designates Kenya as a unitary state, allowing all citizens to coexist regardless of their regions.
He condemned Gachagua’s statements advocating for shares in government as divisive.
“When you start saying “my people, my people” you’re Kenyans’ enemy. We want a situation where any Kenyan can stay anywhere and we build one happy family called Kenya,” said Wetangula.
“I urge all Kenyan leaders to stop divisive politics based on ethnicity. Kenya under our 2010 constitution is a unitary state sharing power between the national government and the devolved units.”
Other leaders said the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s double speak on governance shows that he is supporting the opposition and not adhering to the government’s agenda of uniting Kenyans and ensuring equal distribution of resources.
“I want to ask you my boss, our Deputy President is that how you want to pay William Ruto? That you have began to speak the language of the opposition,” added Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa.
Deputy President Gachagua has recently faced widespread criticism for his contentious remarks on tribal politics amid ongoing Mt. Kenya supremacy battles. His comments have even led President William Ruto to issue a directive urging leaders to avoid tribal politics.
Leaders across the nation have also condemned Gachagua’s stance, warning that inciting political rifts based on ethnicity will have serious consequences in a developing democracy.
