Wamuchomba gives Ruto 3-day ultimatum to arrest Duale, Wainaina over hate speech claims
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has demanded the arrest and prosecution of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and nominated MP Joseph Wainaina over remarks she says threaten national cohesion and could revive ethnic tensions witnessed during the 2007/08 post-election violence. Speaking at a press conference at Parliament Buildings on Monday, August 31, 2026, Wamuchomba gave President […]
Githunguri politician Gathoni Wamuchomba has issued a three-day ultimatum to President William Ruto, demanding the arrest of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and nominated MP Joseph Wainaina for remarks she claims incite ethnic tensions and threaten national unity. Speaking at a press conference, Wamuchomba warned that if no action is taken, she may withdraw her support for Ruto's United Democratic Alliance party.
She criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for a deteriorating security situation, comparing it to the 2007/08 post-election violence that left over 1,000 people dead and displaced hundreds of thousands. Wamuchomba accused Wainaina of inciting violence in a video, urging people to leave areas supporting Ruto and making disparaging remarks about Kikuyu individuals.
She contrasted this with Duale's controversial remarks in Lafey Constituency, where he referenced a Somali proverb that critics interpreted as targeting the Kikuyu community. Duale has rejected calls for an apology, arguing his remarks were taken out of context and not intended to demean any ethnic group. Wamuchomba emphasized the importance of avoiding language that could deepen ethnic divisions, encouraging politicians to promote unity and issue-based politics.
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