Machakos, Kenya – (Prime Africa) – Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a scathing attack on former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of inciting the youth under the guise of advocating for better governance.
Murkomen’s remarks come in response to a series of public statements made by the former president, in which he urged the Kenyan youth to rise up and demand accountable leadership. Uhuru, who has maintained an active public profile since leaving office, has consistently emphasized the numerical power of the youth, encouraging them to leverage it in pushing for democratic reforms and improved governance standards.
However, speaking during a public event in Machakos, CS Murkomen questioned Uhuru’s moral authority to lecture current leaders and mobilize the youth. He claimed that the former president’s recent calls for civic action are hypocritical and self-serving, given the controversies that plagued his own administration.
“He was the president the other day; the ink he used to sign decisions with has not even dried. Suddenly, he has become very clever and an angel. He is now the one to lecture us and ask the youth to demonstrate, yet he was the president just recently,” said Murkomen.
The Interior CS warned against what he described as the “exploitation” of young people for political ends, calling on leaders across the political divide to exercise responsibility and avoid inflammatory rhetoric.
“This is not an issue of political gain, but an issue we must all act responsibly on,” he added.
Murkomen’s sentiments were echoed by prominent constitutional lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, who argued that Uhuru lacks the moral standing to champion the cause of good governance. The outspoken lawyer cited rampant impunity, extrajudicial killings, and corruption during Uhuru’s presidency, asserting that such a legacy undermines his credibility on issues of leadership and accountability.
The remarks have stirred public debate, with some defending the former president’s right to speak out on national issues, while others agree with Murkomen’s stance that Uhuru should reflect on his own leadership record before criticizing others.
As Kenya continues to navigate a complex political landscape, the clash between past and current leaders underscores the growing tension around youth involvement, accountability, and the country’s governance trajectory.
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