Mutahi Kahiga Defends His Remarks, Says Kenyans Missed Biblical Context

  • Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga is facing strong criticism due to the remarks he made about the death of former prime minister Raila Odinga
  • Politicians from both the government and the opposition condemned his comments as disrespectful
  • Kahiga defended himself saying he was not celebrating Raila’s death but was referring to the political changes in Kenya after Raila’s death
  • He clarified that those views are his personal, not the representation of any community, party, or the Board of Governors

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has been surrounded by controversy following his latest remarks on the death of the former prime minister Raila Odinga.

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga speaking at the funeral where he pointed out that Raila’s death was caused by God in favor of Mount Kenya. Photo: Mutahi Kahiga.
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The county leader has been criticized by politicians from all sides of the political divide due to his careless remarks.

In a press conference on Wednesday, October 22, the county leader defended his comments, saying he did not celebrate Raila’s death.

“What I meant is that under the current broad-based government, we have seen political progress and the loss of Raila Odinga to return everyone to the board of organizers. As the popular saying goes, God is the best and it is in this context that I made those remarks in the local languages. The remarks I made are my personal opinion and there is no way to be associated with the position of the community or any political issue that this Council does not have a strong political ideology. To be produced, I take a meaningful role real and recognizable of my remarks,” Kahiga said.

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