Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua has expressed concern over leaders who politicize burial ceremonies.
Speaking on Tuesday when he met residents in Machakos Town, Mutua said that it is unfortunate that some leaders wants to take advantage of deaths to pursue their political agenda.
He noted that such leaders are not only selfish but also inconsiderate in nature. He asked the government to ensure that these leaders do not get platforms to speak in funerals at all.
“People attend funerals to comfort the bereaved and to pay their respects to the beloved one who has left this world. They do not attend funerals to witness name calling, campaigns and even microphone grabbing,” he said.
He also said that some of the leaders use funerals to abuse each other while in pursuit of their political interest.
He reminded leaders to think about the pain of losing loved ones and not their desire for political power when attending burial ceremonies.
“Any leader who goes to a funeral and uses the occasion to attack others or make wild political statements should be banned from speaking in funerals.
"Why take advantage of someone’s death to enhance your personal agenda? That is not only selfish, greedy, wrong but also sinful,” he added.