Lyndia Motsinger
Karen Nyamu swiftly distanced herself from Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s controversial comments on Raila Odinga’s death Kahiga suggested Raila’s passing had disrupted political plans, benefiting the Mt Kenya region Nyamu condemned his remarks, supporting the region’s stand against the governor’s “madness” Karen Nyamu is among the politicians who have responded to Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s controversial remarks about Raila Odinga’s death.
Karen Nyamu slammed Mutahi Kahiga. Photos: Karen Nyamu and Mutahi Kahiga.
Source: Facebook Kahiga sparked a storm after insinuating that Raila had blocked the Mt Kenya region from receiving development projects, while other regions benefited instead.
Kahiga further implied that Raila’s death had reset the political landscape, forcing all political players to rethink their strategies ahead of the 2027 elections.
What did Karen Nyamu say about Mutahi Kahiga? He suggested that development resources had been unfairly directed to certain regions for political gain, but that Odinga’s passing had disrupted these plans.
Kahiga also framed Odinga’s death as a divine intervention, claiming it was part of God’s plan to balance political tensions and restore fairness.
His remarks drew criticism from ordinary Kenyans and the political class.
Nominated Nairobi Senator Nyamu distanced herself and the region from the remarks.
In a post on Wednesday, October 22, Nyamu shared a photo of herself looking at her phone while slamming Kahiga’s comments. She also backed Kenyans from the region for standing up against the governor’s remarks.
“I’m happy to see my people of Mount Kenya condemning the weird utterances by that governor. We do not associate ourselves with such madness,” she wrote. Kenyans reacted to Nyamu’s sentiments by pointing to a deeper issue at hand.
Did Kenyans support Karen Nyamu’s comments? Here are some of the comments:
Tony Rúrúng’a:
“He shouted where he was supposed to whisper.” Ketter Geofrey:
“I still wonder, was he speaking on behalf of the governors?” Julius Kanyiri Kihungi:
“Parrots tend to repeat what they’ve heard their master say.” Patrick Ahinda:
“Actions speak louder than words. Mutahi Kahiga should be impeached.” Chekap Mursik:
“The jubilation, clapping and cheering from the crowd, what do you have to say about that?” Destiny Emeka:
“And imagine not shouting about it in church or a meeting, but at another funeral, and people are clapping.” Fess Cafebang:
“He is supposed to carry his own burden.” Muhush Mimmo Santa Lucia:
“For once, we’re together in this as the mountain.” Felix Wainaina:
“On that, we are on the same page.” How did governors react to Mutahi Kahiga’s statement? Governors dissociated themselves from Mutahi Kahiga’s remarks. Photo: Mutahi Kahiga.
Source: Facebook In other news, the Council of Governors (CoG) called for an urgent meeting on Wednesday following Kahiga’s controversial comments.
CoG chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi condemned Kahiga’s remarks as “reckless, insensitive, and inhumane,” emphasising that they did not reflect the council’s views.
Abdullahi disassociated the CoG from Kahiga’s statements, calling it unacceptable to celebrate Raila’s death due to political reasons.
He also highlighted Raila’s significant role in Kenya’s history, particularly in devolution.
Abdullahi announced that the council would meet to discuss the matter further and release additional statements.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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