Saturday, November
15, 2025 - Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has accused President William
Ruto of showing contempt for the Kamba community through disparaging remarks
directed at Wiper Party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, during his recent tour of the
Ukambani region.
Speaking at the traditional wedding ceremony of Pastor
Ezekiel Odero and Pastor Sarah in Kikumini, Emali, Wavinya said the President’s
insults amounted to an attack on the entire community.
She argued that Kalonzo, widely regarded as the region’s
political kingpin, embodies the people he represents.
“Ruto ameonyesha Wakamba madharau sana. Anakuja hapa
Ukambani kututukana sisi; ukitusi Kalonzo ni sisi umetusi.”
“Ukiambia mtoto baba yako hana akili, inamaanisha wewe
kama mtoto, mama yako na kila mtu katika ile familia hana akili,” she said.
The Governor, who was accompanied by Kalonzo Musyoka, Deputy
Majority Leader Owen Baya, Bishop Muiru and other leaders, warned that the
community will not tolerate continued verbal attacks.
“Arrogance is a terrible thing. I know Kalonzo cannot go to
Sugoi to insult Ruto because he is a man of honour and fears God.”
“But Ruto comes here to belittle him,” she added.
Wavinya also defended her decision to skip one of the
President’s rallies in Machakos.
“I did not attend; when someone comes to insult our father,
why would I go and sit with him - do what together?”
“They think Kalonzo is quiet, that he is a diplomat, so they
just take him for granted.”
“I just want to tell you that the one you are disrespecting
is the same one who will come and finish this matter.”
Her remarks come amid growing backlash over Ruto’s language
during his four-day Ukambani tour, where he described opponents as “fools” and
“brainless,” despite publicly urging an end to the politics of insults.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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