Nyeri Leaders Plead with Locals to Stop Heckling as Ruto Concludes Mt Kenya Tour: “Hii Haisaidii”
Nyeri, Kenya – A sense of tension looms as President William Ruto prepares to visit Nyeri town and Othaya on Saturday, April 5. In response, local leaders have come together, making passionate pleas for calm and order during his visit. Their message is clear: heckling hurts the region, embarrasses leadership, and undermines development.
“Let’s Show Maturity” – Governor Mutahi Kahiga Speaks Out
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga delivered an emotional and powerful plea. He reminded residents that despite political disagreements, the president deserves respect.
“Even if there are political differences, even if there are disagreements and such issues, it is important for me to tell you this: when the President comes here to Nyeri, there is no other president, we are the ones who elected him, and we should receive him with gratitude,” Kahiga said.
His statement comes after several Kenya Kwanza leaders were heckled earlier this week in Nyandarua county—an incident many considered embarrassing.
“This Doesn’t Help Us!” – MP Duncan Mathenge Warns
Nyeri Town MP Duncan Mathenge also chimed in, expressing frustration over repeated public disruptions.
“I am in this town every weekend. Please come and heckle me every weekend. But this heckling on the day the president comes here doesn’t help at all. This is a national event. Let us have political hygiene,” he urged.
Clearly, leaders want to separate personal politics from national functions.
Wainaina: “Give Credit Where It’s Due”
Othaya MP Wambugu Wainaina, who will host the president, defended Ruto’s intentions. He emphasized that the visit is about checking the progress of initiated projects—not empty promises.
“People are saying the president is lying. The president is not lying about anything. The president’s responsibility is to delegate; he gives us the task, and we follow through. He is simply coming to check on the progress of the work he assigned us,” Wainaina said.
Wamatinga: “Maendeleo First, Politics Later”
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga joined the appeal for calm, focusing on development.
“We support the government of the day because what they want is maendeleo. And they say nothing else but maendeleo. Politics, when the elections come in 2027, we’ll meet on the field, people can heckle each other then,” he said.
Hope for Unity as Tour Nears
With the president’s visit hours away, leaders hope their appeals will resonate. Their message is rooted in unity, progress, and maturity. After all, as they say, “Hii haisaidii”—this heckling helps no one.
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Nyeri Leaders Plead with Locals to Stop Heckling as Ruto Concludes Mt Kenya Tour: “Hii Haisaidii”
