The Impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua — A Dark Warning for the Kikuyu Community – Dr Knitty
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As the impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua unfold, concerns have arisen, especially from prominent Kikuyu leaders and community members, about the potential ramifications for national unity.
Among the voices warning of an impending crisis is Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity, who has expressed deep fears that this political shakeup could lead to what he describes as “the beginning of real torture and massacre of the Kikuyu community.”
Dr. Kinity’s concerns stem from past remarks allegedly made by President William Ruto during the 2020 political landscape, in which he is said to have expressed strong sentiments against the Kikuyu community.
These statements, according to Dr. Kinity, are a reflection of a hidden animosity that could resurface if the current political balance shifts, potentially exposing the Kikuyu people to persecution.
In Dr. Kinity’s view, the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua is not just a political maneuver but the first step in a broader plan to dismantle Kikuyu influence in Kenyan politics.
According to him, the efforts to weaken the Jubilee Party, the arrests of Kikuyu leaders, and the systematic attempts to isolate the Kikuyu community from the corridors of power all point toward a concerted effort to marginalize them.
Reflecting on the historical animosities between different communities in Kenya, Dr. Kinity recalls the tragic events of 1992 and 2008 when inter-ethnic violence claimed numerous lives, with the Kikuyu community bearing a significant share of the suffering.
He pleads with the international community, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, to remain vigilant and prevent any such repeat of violence.
He argues that inaction during the earlier massacres allowed avoidable bloodshed to occur, and the same mistake should not be made again.
Dr. Kinity also emphasizes the need for the Kikuyu community, both within Kenya and abroad, to prepare to defend itself.
He invokes the spirit of the Mau Mau fighters, calling for unity and readiness to resist any attempt to harm the community.
This rhetoric, however, raises questions about how such sentiments could inflame tensions in an already polarized political environment.
While Dr. Kinity’s concerns resonate with some, there are others who view the impeachment process differently.
They see it as a democratic exercise, part of a functioning system of checks and balances in government, rather than an ethnic attack.
For them, holding leaders accountable—regardless of their ethnic background—is vital for the health of the nation.
Indeed, Kenya has a rich history of inter-ethnic cooperation, with communities intermarrying, trading, and living side by side in peace.
While political leaders have occasionally stoked tensions for personal gain, the people themselves have often shown resilience in maintaining harmony.
The late President Daniel Arap Moi, who hailed from the Kalenjin community, governed for decades without systematically targeting any specific ethnic group, despite frequent accusations of authoritarianism.
Similarly, leaders like President Uhuru Kenyatta have worked to bridge divides and foster national unity.
However, Dr. Kinity contends that the current political climate is different.
He believes that there is a calculated effort to dismantle the Kikuyu community’s influence, starting with political leaders like Rigathi Gachagua and extending to key figures like Chief Justice Martha Koome.
In his view, the situation could escalate to a level of violence akin to that experienced by the Jewish community during Adolf Hitler’s reign—a chilling comparison meant to underscore the gravity of his fears.
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