Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru, has strongly condemned United Democratic
Alliance (UDA) Secretary General, Hassan Omar, for remarks she termed as
divisive and ethnically provocative against the Kikuyu community and the wider
Mt Kenya region.
In a statement on Sunday, May 24th, Waiguru
accused Omar of engaging in ethnic baiting designed to isolate Mt Kenya from
the rest of the country.
“I have stood against ethnic‑based politics when espoused
by some leaders in Mt Kenya.”
“In equal measure, I strongly stand against the Hassan
Omar type of ethnic baiting that seeks to isolate the people of Mt Kenya,”
she declared.
The Governor stressed that the “two‑term brigade” is a
national movement that rejects ethnic hatred.
She warned Omar’s rhetoric could destabilize the country if
unchecked, demanding that he issues a public apology.
“That approach may excite crowds, but it is short‑sighted,
undemocratic, and can ultimately only be severely injurious to the nation.”
“He owes our nation an apology,” Waiguru added.
Her sharp rebuke followed Omar’s May 19th press
briefing at UDA headquarters, where he appeared to target Mt Kenya leaders for
their opposition to President William Ruto.
Omar dismissed claims that Ruto would serve only one term,
likening his presidency to Daniel arap Moi’s tenure.
“Just like Moi was not a passing cloud, neither will Ruto
serve for only one term; he will serve two full terms,” Omar asserted.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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