Kenyans on June 24, 2020, expressed sharp criticism of former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri's launch of The Service Party, a new political movement. The backlash focused on the party's name and Kiunjuri's record, including his tenure as agriculture minister where he faced scrutiny over food security challenges.
"From afar I thought Kiunjuri was launching BlueBand. Then I heard he has launched a party called The Service Party. In all the years he has served in public service, he has failed in service." — David Murathe M, June 24, 2020
"I wish Mwangi Kiunjuri could have called his new party The Locust Party of Kenya and not The Service Party (TSP). The Locust Party would have a national appeal." — Mukami Mungai, June 24, 2020
"Lame Mwangi Kiunjuri failed a simple test to manage locust invasion and food insecurity in the country while he was in the Agriculture... will he manage the whole country as the CEO?" — Stiv Kopana, June 24, 2020
"Kiunjuri with a counter attack in the Mt. Kenya politics, unveiling his new party, The Service Party... 2022 gonna be smokin hot." — Nick™🇰🇪, June 24, 2020
While some supporters expressed enthusiasm for the party's potential, critics emphasized the disconnect between its name and Kiunjuri's track record. The controversy coincided with discussions about political realignments ahead of the 2022 elections.
