President Uhuru Kenyatta has lashed out at Kandara Member of Parliament Alice Wahome over claims that the government is misusing its powers by threatening opposed politicians.
Speaking at the funeral service of democracy champion Charles Rubia on Monday, Wahome called for Uhuru's intervention, saying that the state is taking the nation back to the dark days.
She claimed that the targets are area politicians allied to Deputy President William Ruto, dubbed Tangatanga, who have been endorsing Ruto's 2022 presidential bid despite Uhuru's warnings.
However, when he rose to speak, Uhuru dismissed the claims, urging Wahome and team to cease engaging in idle talks and concentrate on issues that can benefit the country.
“We have safeguarded and protected the freedom wholesomely. No one has been hindered from speaking, even at the rooftops and at the top of his voice, but leaders are misusing the freedom by failing to use it to propagate peace and unity, and in the fight against graft," he said.
The service was held at the Kariguini Primary School in Murang'a. Uhuru urged the group to desist from misusing their freedom of speech and help in helping achieve national goals.
“That’s the best way to protect the freedom, not idle talk since that will not help in the fight against poverty, corruption, unemployment and tea woes. Let’s use the freedom to articulate issues to make the lives of ordinary citizens better," added the president.
This comes only months after Wahome claimed that she was being threatened over her support for Ruto. Similar claims were made by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, another diehard Ruto supporter.