This archive report was first published on 7 January 2020.
Published on January 7, 2020, Kandara MP Alice Wahome has maintained her hardline stance on President Uhuru Kenyatta's leadership, sparking a heated debate that led to a clash between two opposing factions in Murang'a County.
Ms Wahome's remarks, made during an interview with a local vernacular station, suggested that President Kenyatta wants to cling to power after his term expires in 2022. She emphasized that she spoke the truth and that the democratic space should not be interfered with.
“I only said that the democratic space should not be interfered with. The President should understand that our economy is not good. People should not deal with the messenger; they should address the message and respond instead of idle talk as if they have nothing else to do,” the MP said.
Ms Wahome also denied allegations that she and her Jubilee Party's Tangatanga brigade have been receiving money from Deputy President William Ruto to oppose the President. She claimed that if the claims were true, they should also accept that they receive money from the Office of the President.
Her remarks have received positive feedback from across the country, with many congratulating her for her courage in speaking the truth. However, the comments have also sparked a heated debate, with two factions clashing in Kenol town, Murang'a County.
One faction, led by former councillor Alex Mbote, opposed Ms Wahome's remarks, stating that they would not allow any person to disrespect the President. However, the group allied to Ms Wahome praised her, hailing her as a brave leader who shared their thoughts and feelings with the President.
