DPK Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly defended the place of the Kikuyu community in Kenya, warning against divisive ethnic rhetoric that threatens national unity and peaceful coexistence.
In a written statement, the DPK Party leader said Kenya belongs equally to all citizens and no community should ever be treated as outsiders in their own country.
Muturi stated that the Kikuyu community are not “tenants in Kenya,” but citizens by birth, right and sacrifice.
“Kikuyu community are not tenants in Kenya. They are citizens of this Republic by birth, by right and by sacrifice. No Kenyan community should ever be made to feel like strangers in their own country through reckless, divisive and dangerous statements,” Muturi stated.
His remarks appeared to respond directly to comments made by Hassan Omar, which Muturi described as unfortunate, inflammatory and deeply disturbing.
According to Muturi, an apology alone is not enough when leaders make statements capable of dividing Kenyans along ethnic lines.
He argued that leadership carries a responsibility to exercise restraint, respect and accountability, especially on matters touching on ethnicity and national cohesion.
Call for Action Against Tribal Politics
Muturi also challenged President Ruto to take firm action against leaders promoting divisive narratives.
He said the President must demonstrate commitment to fighting tribalism by addressing inflammatory remarks decisively rather than remaining silent.
“Silence or inaction only emboldens such behavior,” Muturi stated, warning that failure to confront ethnic incitement could undermine national unity.
The former National Assembly Speaker further urged Kenyans not to be intimidated by political rhetoric designed to create fear or division among communities.
He called on citizens to reject politics rooted in ethnicity and instead embrace justice, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.
Muturi cautioned that the country must avoid repeating mistakes of the past by promoting inclusive leadership and national unity.
The DPK leader called for responsible leadership across the political divide, saying careless ethnic rhetoric risks damaging the social fabric that holds the country together.
“We must never allow Kenya to walk that path again,” he said.
