National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has warned politicians against dividing Kenyans along ethnic lines, taking a direct jab at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his controversial “shares and murima” remarks.
Speaking in Busia County, Wetangula dismissed Gachagua’s narrative as a “shady scheme of politics” aimed at entrenching tribal divisions rather than promoting national unity.
“We have to live together as a nation,” Wetangula said. “That person who always talks about shares and murima, we also have our own Murima — Mount Elgon.”
The Speaker urged Kenyans to reject leaders who use ethnic identity to advance personal agendas, saying such politics are enemies of progress and development.
Gachagua, who was impeached in 2024, faced accusations of fostering tribalism and promoting exclusion through his repeated references to “shares” — a political metaphor suggesting that government benefits should be distributed based on voting patterns.
Wetangula’s remarks come amid growing calls from political leaders and civil society for unity and inclusivity, as the country prepares for another election cycle marked by shifting alliances and regional power plays.
