Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga faced widespread criticism after a video emerged showing him suggesting that former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death would redirect government resources to the Mount Kenya region. Kahiga told mourners at a funeral in Nyeri that President William Ruto had channeled assistance to Nyanza because of his partnership with Raila before the leader's death on Oct. 15 from cardiac arrest while receiving treatment in India.
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui called the remarks regrettable, while the Orange Democratic Movement said it was praying for Kahiga to seek forgiveness. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei demanded an apology, and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi warned against inflaming ethnic divisions. Kahiga has not publicly addressed the backlash as pressure mounts for him to apologize to the Odinga family, the Luo community, and the nation.
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui called the remarks regrettable, while the Orange Democratic Movement said it was praying for Kahiga to seek forgiveness. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei demanded an apology, and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi warned against inflaming ethnic divisions. Kahiga has not publicly addressed the backlash as pressure mounts for him to apologize to the Odinga family, the Luo community, and the nation.
