Rahab Mukami faults govt officials inciting voters
By David Nthua, August 18, 2025President William Ruto’s ally and Nyeri County Woman Representative Rahab Mukami has attacked a section of government officials.
Speaking to one of the local radio stations on Sunday, August 18, 2025, Rahab took issue with leaders who, in her view, have been inciting voters to hate the government instead of delivering on the promises outlined in the Kenya Kwanza manifesto.
Her sentiments come just days after former senior presidential advisor Moses Kuria warned leaders against reckless rhetoric ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kuria had particularly raised alarm over remarks by Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, cautioning that such statements risked plunging the country back into divisions reminiscent of 2007.
Against this backdrop, Mukami said the focus should be on development, not political gamesmanship.
Mukami defends Wanjiku
Rahab clarified that she does not hold a personal grudge against anyone but is opposed to ordinary citizens being dragged into unnecessary political battles.
“So, for me, I do not have any problem. What I am against is Wanjiku in the village being involved in the wars she doesn’t deserve.
“Allow Wanjiku to confirm if what they were promised they are being fulfilled, full stop,” she said.
She further criticised leaders calling on Mt Kenya residents to oppose the government while at the same time enjoying state benefits.
“Those asking you to oppose the government are still in the government and are still benefiting. Let your people (Mt Kenya voters) open up their eyes,” she added.
Call for unity and service
Mukami’s remarks appeared to be a direct response to unnamed officials who have recently voiced frustrations with the Ruto administration.
However, she insisted that leaders ought to allow Kenyans to independently assess whether government promises are being met. For her, the role of elected leaders is to serve, not to stoke resentment.
Her call mirrors Kuria’s plea for leaders to exercise restraint and focus on constructive engagement rather than divisive statements.
With tensions already building in the run-up to the 2027 general election, both leaders’ interventions underline growing concern that inflammatory rhetoric could undermine national unity.
Mukami concluded by urging politicians to respect the people’s voice, focus on tangible service delivery, and allow Kenyans to judge the administration by its record rather than political quarrels.