Kimani Ngunjiri Blasts UDA SG Hassan Omar Over “Dangerous” Ethnic Remarks Ahead of 2027

Bahati Constituency MP aspirant Hon. Onesmus Kimani Ngunjiri has launched a scathing attack on United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan over remarks he described as “deeply divisive, inflammatory, and reckless,” accusing the senior ruling party official of reviving dangerous ethnic politics ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In a strongly worded statement released on Sunday, Ngunjiri condemned comments allegedly made by Hassan Omar in which the Mt. Kenya community was portrayed as partly responsible for Kenya’s challenges.

The outspoken Bahati politician warned that such rhetoric risks dragging the country back into the dark days of ethnic polarization that previously pushed Kenya to the brink and attracted international scrutiny through the International Criminal Court (ICC) process involving past political leaders.

“As you are aware, you were partly responsible for sending Uhuru and Ruto to ICC. I am not sure if you remember or it is a path you know very well and want to follow,” Ngunjiri stated.

He defended the Mt. Kenya community, saying it has played a central role in nation-building through entrepreneurship, civic participation, and economic development.

“Let it be stated clearly: the Mt. Kenya community has not destroyed this country. On the contrary, this community has contributed immeasurably to the building of this nation,” he said.

Ngunjiri further criticized attempts to drag former President Uhuru Kenyatta into current political battles using ethnic narratives, warning leaders against weaponizing tribal identity for political mileage.

“The 2027 elections must be fought on ideas, development records, and vision — not on the dangerous fuel of tribal resentment,” he declared.

The Bahati MP hopeful also challenged President William Ruto to publicly condemn inflammatory political statements and called out institutions tasked with safeguarding national cohesion.

“The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) are not doing anything about what is happening in this country. Why? We are not seeing you!” he posed.

While acknowledging Hassan Omar’s public apology, Ngunjiri insisted that an apology alone was insufficient given the sensitivity of ethnic politics in Kenya.

“Words have consequences. An apology, however welcome, does not erase the damage done when a senior party official uses a national platform to inflame ethnic sensitivities,” he said.

He urged the UDA leadership to take disciplinary action against its Secretary General to demonstrate commitment to national unity and responsible leadership.

As political temperatures slowly begin rising ahead of 2027, Ngunjiri called for issue-based politics focused on development and economic transformation rather than ethnic mobilization.

“The people of Bahati, Nakuru County, Mt. Kenya region, and Kenya are not interested in ethnic warfare. They are interested in roads, schools, healthcare, security, and economic opportunity,” he said.

He concluded by reaffirming his political vision for inclusive leadership under the slogan: “Proven Leadership | Tested & Trusted.”