DP Kithure Kindiki with Speaker Wetang’ula at BUSIA on Thursday.
By IP Reporter
BUSIA, Kenya — Tribal politics have no place in our country.
That was the firm message from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on Thursday as he took a swipe at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what he termed as “exporting ethnic division” during his recent trip to the United States.
Speaking at Busende Primary School during a women empowerment programme in Busia County, Wetang’ula faulted Gachagua for reportedly addressing only members of his ethnic community while overseas, warning that such actions could divide Kenyans living in the diaspora.
“I reminded him that such actions risk dividing Kenyans abroad. Leaders must engage with all communities during such visits — not just their own,” Wetang’ula said.
He emphasized that at a time when President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga are working to build unity, ethnic-based messaging by senior leaders undermines national cohesion.
“Our diaspora is as diverse as our country. It must be treated as such. This kind of rhetoric is unacceptable and unpatriotic,” he added.
The Speaker also turned his attention to recent unrest in the country, challenging security agencies to not only go after youth involved in the Saba Saba protests, but also the politicians he accused of inciting and financing the demonstrations.
“The law must catch up with those who incite chaos — not just the youth on the streets, but also their sponsors,” he said.
The event was attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, and host MP Catherine Omanyo, along with several other national and county leaders.
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