Wetang’ula, leaders reject Saba Saba politics, call for focus on development

Addressing residents during a Women Empowerment Programme in Msambweni, Kwale County, the Speaker urged leaders and citizens alike to rise above tribal politics and focus on empowering all Kenyans equally.

“I have championed the empowerment of women for many years, because when you uplift a woman, you uplift a nation,” said Speaker Wetang’ula. “But beyond gender, we must also confront a deeper wound, tribal politics. Kenya belongs to all of us, not to one region, one community, or one name. Our strength lies in our unity.”

In remembrance of our forefathers, Ronald Ngala and Masinde Muliro as examples of true patriotism. The Speaker stated, “The two leaders came from different regions but walked side by side as brothers, guided by one vision. They didn’t see tribe, they saw country.”

“Every Kenyan deserves development, opportunity, and dignity, regardless of where they come from. Roads, schools, hospitals, these shouldn’t be reserved for a few. They should reach every corner of this nation because every Kenyan matters.” Added the Speaker 

Several other leaders also cautioned young people against being misled by political agitators selfishly seeking political power through divisive mechanisms.

“The next generation are our future leaders. Let us not incite them while destroying their life,” said Uriri MP Mark Nyamita.

Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro took a swipe at calls for mass action and political nostalgia. “Why are you going for Saba Saba, yet that was a movement led by political parties? Justice Maraga should accept that his time has passed. When you leave leadership, let the next person lead,” Osoro said,

Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno questioned the motives of those opposing current development initiatives. “With all the problems we have had since independence, why would you be against any government trying to bring development?” he asked.

Nandi Hills MP Benard Kitur emphasized the need to transcend ethnic divisions, “We need to be Kenyans, not tribalists.”

Alfah Miruka added, “Don’t be lied to by people who were unable to lead. Their failures should not be recycled as new hope.”

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said, “Some leaders don’t have the urge for us to move forward as a region. We must stop following those whose only agenda is to take us backward.”

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani rejected recent political mobilizations altogether. “Nyimbo ya Saba Saba na maandamano, sisi haituhusu. That is not our portion. We’re focused on development,” she declared.

Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho criticized opposition leaders who, despite having held power, now seek to derail the current administration. “Most of the leaders against our President were leaders as well. Even with their numbers, they don’t get to decide who is the President. Their fights don’t include you,” he told the public. “It is easy to criticize and oppose without offering an alternative. Let the opposing leaders show us what they did when they were in leadership.”

Speaker Wetang’ula concluded, “This country has space for all of us. There are no ‘big’ or ‘small’ tribes. We are all Kenyans. Let’s reject those who thrive on division and instead stand firm in building a Kenya where unity, love, and progress lead the way.”