Juja MP GEORGE KOIMBURI sparks debate with proposal for weekly 2- hour sessions in parliament for MPs to speak KIKUYU – “Ndio Wakikuyu Waheshimike Kenya”

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - Juja Member of Parliament, George Koimburi, has sparked debate after announcing plans to table a motion that will allow MPs to speak in Kikuyu for two hours every week.

In a video circulating on social media on Tuesday, March 17^th, 2026, Koimburi explained that the proposal aims to give space for the use of mother tongue in the National Assembly, ensuring communities feel better represented.

“Na mimi nitahakikisha, nimeleta mswada bungeni,” he declared, emphasizing his commitment to formally present the motion.

According to Koimburi, the two-hour slot will allow MPs to express themselves more authentically, while also showcasing that Kikuyu speakers are well represented in national discourse.

“Tupewe masaa mawili kila wiki ndio tuweze kuongea lugha yetu ya wakikuyu, ndio watu wajue wakikuyu wamewakilishwa vizuri pale bungeni,” he added.

The MP argued that the proposal is not just about communication, but also about respect and recognition.

He noted that language plays a vital role in identity and representation, insisting that Kikuyu speakers should feel valued within the Republic of Kenya.

“Na wakikuyu ni watu ambao wanafaa waheshimike katika jamhuri ya Kenya,” he said.

Koimburi dismissed concerns that using mother tongue in Parliament would be problematic, pointing out that Kikuyu is widely spoken and understood even beyond its native community.

“Hata makabila wengine wanajua hii lugha ya wakikuyu. Kwa hivyo si vibaya kuongea lugha ya wakikuyu hata tukikua ndani ya bunge,” he explained.

However, his proposal looks dead on arrival because in Kenya’s Parliament, the official languages allowed are English, Kiswahili, and Kenyan Sign Language.

These are the only languages recognized for conducting parliamentary business under Article 120 of the Constitution of Kenya (2010).

The Kenyan DAILY POST