Nakuru – Governor Susan Kihika faced a hostile crowd on Friday, October 111, while attending a funeral in Bibilioni village, Bahati Constituency.
The county chief was met with hostility from mourners who refused to allow her to read President William Ruto’s condolence message in honour of the late Henry Gachie, brother of Bahati MP Irene Njoki.
However, the burial ceremony quickly turned into a platform for expressing discontent towards the Kenya Kwanza administration and leaders.
Kihika smoothly delivered her speech, and as she attempted to deliver the president’s message, her words were drowned out by loud boos and jeers, reflecting a growing discontent in the grassroots.
Struggling to make her voice heard, Kihika told the impatient crowd that Ruto’s message was intended for the grieving family, but her efforts were met with more jeers.
“Siku hizi mko moto sana… tunashukuru kwa kutupa ujumbe wa hali halisi,” she said after hurriedly reading the president’s speech.
How did Nakuru mourners treat other politicians
The political atmosphere was similarly unwelcoming for Kenya Kwanza leaders who tried to highlight some of Ruto’s achievements.
Ndia MP George Macharia was also met with hostility from the mourners as he attempted to speak about the government’s agenda.
“I don’t want to say much because I’m usually not here; I am in Tanzania. So, ask me about matters concerning Tanzania, Arusha, and Somalia,” Kega said, eliciting laughter.
By Tuko