MP Jane Kihara on Spot for Allegedly Attacking Luos
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jane Kihara has been put on the spot for allegedly attacking members of the Luo community.
Gathogo Wanjiru This follows a sentiment made by the lawmakers during a church service, on Sunday, October 24, in Kiambaa.
In a service that was attended by other political leaders including Deputy President William Ruto, MP Kihara reminded Kenyans of how certain members of one of the communities in Kenya stole other people’s properties during the fatal 2007/2008 post-election violence.
“Nikuongozea naongezea mambo tunajau, you excellency in 2007 hawa watu walikaa kwa nyumba za watu wetu na hawajalipa na hawatoka hadi waleo. Huko Kibera, huko Mathare hawalipi nyumba ile walikuwa wamekondeshwa kwetu Naivasha, walikuwa wamejigawia ‘hii biashara itakuwa yangu. Hii ndio uongozi Raila ako naye,” Kihara said.
Kenyans on Twitter have taken her statement meant to ethnical profile members of the Luo community. Many social media users have accused her of profiling Luos to gain political mileage.
Others have called upon the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to move with speed and investigate the lawmaker following her sentiments.
