The comments, made during a funeral service in Nyeri on Tuesday, have triggered outrage across the country and placed his political future in serious jeopardy.
According to reports from Daily Nation, Kahiga told mourners that Raila’s death was a “blessing” to the Mt Kenya region, claiming that the partnership between President William Ruto and Raila had shifted development focus away from Central Kenya.
According to reports from Daily Nation, Kahiga told mourners that Raila’s death was a “blessing” to the Mt Kenya region, claiming that the partnership between President William Ruto and Raila had shifted development focus away from Central Kenya.
His statement sparked a nationwide backlash, forcing him to resign from his position as the Vice Chairperson of the Council of Governors.
Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and several government officials have condemned Kahiga’s remarks, describing them as insensitive and divisive.
Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and several government officials have condemned Kahiga’s remarks, describing them as insensitive and divisive.
Many have demanded his immediate resignation, while others are pushing for disciplinary action within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
Kahiga, who was elected on a UDA ticket in 2022, could face expulsion if the party’s disciplinary committee finds him guilty of misconduct.
Kahiga, who was elected on a UDA ticket in 2022, could face expulsion if the party’s disciplinary committee finds him guilty of misconduct.
Sources indicate that UDA members are preparing to lodge a formal complaint that could trigger internal disciplinary proceedings.
Under the party’s constitution, such actions could result in warnings, suspension, or even removal from the party.
However, being expelled from UDA would not automatically remove Kahiga from office. Since he was directly elected by Nyeri residents, only impeachment could cost him the governorship.
However, being expelled from UDA would not automatically remove Kahiga from office. Since he was directly elected by Nyeri residents, only impeachment could cost him the governorship.
UDA’s majority in the Nyeri County Assembly—25 out of 30 Members of County Assembly (MCAs)—could initiate an impeachment motion against him.
Grounds for impeachment include gross misconduct, abuse of office, or violation of the Constitution.
Meanwhile, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is also expected to summon Kahiga for questioning.
Meanwhile, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is also expected to summon Kahiga for questioning.
His remarks are being examined for possible ethnic incitement or hate speech. If found guilty, Kahiga could face a fine of up to Ksh1 million or imprisonment for up to five years.
In addition, there are calls for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to review his status as a registered teacher, while cultural groups within the Agikuyu Council of Elders are considering revoking his membership.
In addition, there are calls for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to review his status as a registered teacher, while cultural groups within the Agikuyu Council of Elders are considering revoking his membership.
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