By Andrew Kariuki

A Kenyan man identifying himself as “Prophet Mdodoki Ararat Star” has formally petitioned President William Ruto to suspend Madaraka Day celebrations, arguing that the country has not yet attained what he describes as “true economic sovereignty, independent governance and national self-determination.”

In a letter dated February 12, 2026, addressed to State House and copied to several government institutions, Fredrick Kamau Mwangi claimed Kenya remains under significant foreign economic and political influence despite attaining self-rule decades ago.

The petition, stamped as received by the Office of the Attorney General, Senate and other offices, demands the immediate suspension or postponement of the upcoming Madaraka Day celebrations planned for North Eastern Kenya.

“Madaraka Day is historically intended to commemorate the transfer of self-governance and the assertion of national autonomy. However, it is my respectful but firm position that Kenya has not yet attained genuine independence in substance,” the letter states.

Mwangi argues that Kenya continues to operate under “significant economic influence and structural control from foreign powers and international actors,” alleging that global financial systems exert influence over the country’s policies, governance priorities and natural resources.

In the petition, he further claims that Kenya’s minerals and strategic resources are being extracted under arrangements that disproportionately benefit foreign interests while ordinary Kenyans continue to struggle with poverty, unemployment and rising public debt.

“There exists growing concern among citizens that Kenya’s minerals and strategic resources are being extracted under arrangements that disproportionately benefit foreign interests,” he wrote.

The petitioner also expressed concerns over Kenya’s dependence on external loans, claiming the conditions attached to such financing expose the country to “economic pressure, sanctions, policy coercion and micromanagement of national affairs.”

In one of the more striking sections of the letter, Mwangi stated that he had been “instructed by the Almighty God Himself” through a vision to write to the President and seek a public meeting before the media.

“Take further notice that I was instructed by the Almighty God Himself, the Creator of the Heavens and the Universe… through a vision given unto me on the 2nd day of January 2026,” the petition reads.

He further cited biblical references including Psalms 137:1-4 and Exodus 5:1-5, arguing that Kenya requires both spiritual and economic liberation.

Mwangi warned that unless action is taken within 14 days, he would move to court through his lawyer, seeking conservatory orders to suspend the celebrations “in the public interest.”

The petition was copied to the Cabinet Secretary for Interior, the Attorney General, the Law Society of Kenya, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Clerk of the Senate.

It remains unclear at the moment of publication whether the Presidency or any of the offices copied in the petition have formally responded.