Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto's former campaign manager, Rigathi Gachagua, has come under fire for ethnic remarks directed at MP Rahim Dawood, prompting condemnation from Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru. Waiguru called for unity and rejected tribal politics, stating "Enough is enough" in response to Gachagua's comments (tuko.co.ke). The remarks, which targeted Dawood based on his ethnic background, have sparked public outrage and political backlash.
Local leaders and activists have expressed concern over the potential for inciting ethnic tensions. Lang'ata Member of Parliament Felix Odiwuor, known as Jalang'o, commented on the incident, suggesting that the situation serves as a lesson to those challenging Gachagua in Mt Kenya (peopledaily.digital). His remarks highlight the sensitivity of ethnic issues in Kenyan politics and the risks associated with inflammatory language.
Meanwhile, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has launched an investigation into Gachagua and others for alleged hate speech, signaling a possible legal response to the controversy. The probe follows reports of public protests and calls for accountability. As the investigation unfolds, the incident underscores ongoing tensions around ethnic politics and the need for national unity in Kenya.
