Blythe Ramage
Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga is facing backlash over remarks he made about the late former prime minister Raila Odinga’s death Politicians from both government and opposition sides condemned his comments as insensitive and disrespectful Kahiga defended himself, saying he was not celebrating Raila’s death but referencing Kenya’s political realignment after Raila’s passing He clarified that the comments were his personal views, not representative of any community, party, or the Council of Governors Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga has been a man under siege following his latest remarks on former prime minister Raila Odinga’s death.
Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga speaks at a funeral where he suggested Raila’s death was an act of God to favour Mt Kenya. Photo: Mutahi Kahiga.
Source: Facebook The county chief has been told off by politicians from across the political divide over his insensitive remarks.
In a press briefing on Wednesday, October 22, the county chief defended his sentiments, arguing that he was not celebrating Raila’s demise.
“What I meant is that under the current broad-based government, we’ve seen skewed development and politicall the loss of Raila Odinga sent everyone back to the drawing board. As the popular saying goes God takes the best and it is in this context that I made those remarks in vernacular. The remarks I made are my personal views and no way should be associated with a community’s position or any political affiliation nor the Council of Governors, In noting the huge public interest that this issue has generated, I am taking responsibility for the real and perceived meaning of my remarks,” Kahiga stated. Source: TUKO.co.ke
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