Good morning,
Meru senator, Mithika Linturi, has become a subject of discussion following his remarks in Eldoret where he was part of the brigade that accompanied Deputy President William Ruto.
While addressing the crowd, Linturi sparked controversy when he made inflammatory remarks, invoking the “Madoadoa” term, with a section of the public claiming that his sentiment amounted to ethnic incitement.
In response to these sentiments, Kitutu Chache MP, Richard Onyonka, has come out to link DP Ruto with the utterances by Linturi. According to the legislator, Linturi was just a messenger.
Onyonka went ahead to warn Ruto that if anything happens to the Kisii community residing in Eldoret, he will go to him to seek answers.
The DP, however, has warned politicians to be mindful of their language when on the campaign trail and implored leaders to strive towards uniting the country ahead of the upcoming August elections.
Do you think Linturi’s remarks amount to ethnic incitement? And could they lead to dire consequences if no stern action is taken against offenders as we approach August polls?
Meanwhile, here are the stories making headlines today:
Leaders Scoff at Ruto’s Late Apology Over ‘Madoadoa’
Deputy President William Ruto yesterday reprimanded Meru Senator Mithika Linturi over his ‘Madoadoa’ utterance at a rally in Uasin Gishu on Saturday, terming them unacceptable.
However, the apology drew quick reactions from leaders who said it was insincere and came too late in the day to make meaningful impact.
Mbadi Reveals Uhuru’s Role in Forming Coalition to Kick Out Ruto
Orange Democratic Movement National Chairman has informed President Uhuru’s crucial role in forming the Azimio la Umoja Coalition Party in a bid to battle out Deputy President William Ruto in the upcoming August polls as new details emerge.
John Mbadi has informed that they will be rushing against time to ensure that the Azimio Bill is complete by the end of February saying that their eyes are at the senate to see how they will be passing the bill today.
Murkomen Blames NCIC of Favoring ODM on Hate Speech
The conversation about reckless and irresponsible talks which have been emanating from the Kenyan politicians in recent times continues raging as Senator Kipchumba Murkomen now blames the NCIC of bias.
On Monday night the NCIC Chairman Reverend Samuel Kobia was being interviewed at Citizen Television over the recent outrage which has been caused mainly by the remarks of both Senator Mithika Linturi and the Kitutu Chache Member of Parliament Richard Onyonka.