Firebrand lawyer and political commentator Dr. Miguna Miguna has hit back at Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, accusing him of inciting tribal hatred and making reckless political statements that could divide the nation.
In a bold statement shared online, Miguna condemned Kahiga’s recent remarks alleging that Raila Odinga blocked development projects in the Mt. Kenya region, terming the claims both misleading and dangerous.
“In a working country, Mutahi Kahiga should not sleep in his house tonight; he should be behind bars awaiting prosecution for inciting tribal hatred between the Luos and Mt. Kenya,” Miguna declared.
He went on to remind Kenyans that Raila Odinga, despite being a prominent opposition figure, does not hold any legislative or budgetary authority in the current government and therefore cannot influence resource allocation to any region.
“You might not like Raila Odinga, but saying he blocked development from going to Mt. Kenya is tantamount to treason, because Raila does not sit in Parliament to discuss the national budget,” Miguna stated.
The outspoken lawyer further accused Kahiga of hypocrisy, calling on investigative agencies to audit the billions of shillings that Nyeri County has received under his leadership.
“Mutahi Kahiga must first account for the billions of devolution money he has received as the Governor of Nyeri,” Miguna added, implying that the governor should focus on transparency and service delivery rather than political propaganda.
Miguna’s remarks have since ignited widespread debate on social media, with many Kenyans echoing his concerns about the rising wave of tribal rhetoric among political leaders. Some citizens have praised Miguna for boldly confronting what they view as divisive politics, while others criticized his tone as too confrontational.
Governor Kahiga, known for his outspoken nature, has not publicly responded to Miguna’s remarks as of yet. However, political observers note that his comments about Raila Odinga could strain relations between Mt. Kenya and other regions, especially at a time when national unity remains a sensitive topic.
The exchange between Miguna and Kahiga highlights the fragile balance between free speech and responsible leadership in Kenya’s political landscape. As Miguna put it, “Leaders must speak truth with facts, not tribal propaganda that endangers our nation’s peace.”
