National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Hon. Augustus Kyalo Muli has made a passionate appeal to leaders from the Ukambani region to stop idolizing political kingpins and instead join hands with the national government to spur development in the region.
Speaking during a public function in Makueni, Muli called on Kenyans, particularly those from the Kamba community, to reject politics of personality cults and instead focus on partnerships that yield tangible benefits for the people.
“Stop worshipping kingpins who have nothing to offer our people. Let’s work with the government of the day for the development of our region,” said Muli, in what appeared to be a veiled jab at a prominent but unnamed Ukambani political figure whom he accused of positioning himself as the region’s “president” while refusing to cooperate with President William Ruto’s administration.
He blamed such political posturing for the region’s slow pace in development, stating that clinging to political isolation was hurting the aspirations of the Kamba people.
“The reason Ukambani is lagging behind is because there is an individual who wants to be worshipped as a king, yet he refuses to work with President William Ruto. That must stop,” Muli declared.
The NLP leader reiterated his party’s commitment to working with the Kenya Kwanza government to ensure that Ukambani is not sidelined in the national development agenda. He further urged President Ruto to consider appointing a Cabinet Secretary from Kitui County, saying the community deserves representation at the highest levels of government.
“The Kamba community is the fifth largest tribe in Kenya. We pay taxes like all other regions, and we deserve a fair share of development and representation,” he said.
Muli also announced that his party would welcome President Ruto warmly during his anticipated tour of Kitui County and encouraged other Kamba leaders to put aside personal political loyalties and focus on lobbying for development projects.
“It’s time we stop worshipping individuals and start focusing on real issues affecting our people. We must unite and work with the current government if we want to see meaningful change in our region,” Muli emphasized.
His remarks are likely to ignite fresh debate in Ukambani’s political landscape, where the question of whether to support or oppose the national leadership has long divided local leaders
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