Law scholar prof Makau Mutua has said that neither a Kikuyu nor a Kalenjin should be president or deputy president in the 2022 general elections.
According to Makau Mutua, there will be an unfair distribution of state power if either of the two communities take over the leadership of the country in 2022.
Besides, the veteran law scholar added that Kenya has over 40 tribes and it would not make sense if only two tribes are to rule forever.
“NEITHER a Kalenjin NOR a Kikuyu, should be president, or deputy president, of Kenya in 2022. There must be a fair REDISTRIBUTION of state power. If not, Kenyans may court a DIVORCE from a cruel marriage. Build a nation, not a prison, where only 2 groups forever lord it over 40+.” Said Mutua.
The professor further argued that Kenya has been a pity under the two tribes since they have only ended up enriching themselves at the expense of others.
“IF our Kikuyu/Kalenjin Presidents and elites were such great stewards of Kenya, why is Kenya in such pitiable penury? We’ve become a banana republic under them. They only enriched themselves. Fools do the same thing and expect different results. Time to try someone else!” He posed.
As a result, various Kenyans expressed different sentiments following his comments:
“Kenya is big and not a Kalenjin or a Kikuyu thing. No Kalenjin or Kikuyu on that top seat. It is not tribalism. We just want other regions to feel involved in nation building. It is not always about two people!“said someone.
“What’s the meaning of being a prof if this is all your mind can offer Mr mutua,,,think proffesionaly not jas like a village fool…we dont vote tribes sir at this era??,,ideas en ideals like we are educated carry the process,,get informed.” Said another.
“Its about who the people will prefer to vote for….look at how learnt guys like mutua are so tribal on avery important topic like election….and this guy criticise everything hence him and family are in US!” Added another.
