[Prof. Makau Mutua. He has criticized the state over the list of HSC nominees.[Photo/star.co.ke]
On Wednesday, Professor Makau Mutua joined other leaders in the country in criticizing the committee that shortlisted Kenyans to be honored with Head of State Commendation (HSC) by President Kenyatta.
Mutua was troubled how people like Kamotho Martin known to many as Githeriman and Dennis Itumbi, qualified for the highly rated state award.
According to Mutua, the committee could have replaced some names in the list with recognized and deserving people in the country.
Mutua remained puzzled with the fact that people like John Githongo, Gladwell Otieno, George Kegoro, Muthoni Wanyeki, Davinder Lamba and David Ndii never made into the list.
“How can the so-called Githeriman, Dennis Itumbi, and a host of Jubilee flaks and minions get HSC awards and not Kiai, Githongo, Gladwell Otieno, George Kegoro, Muthoni Wanyeki, Fr Dolan, Davinder Lamba, Ndii, and other bonafide luminaries,” said Prof. Mutua in a tweet.
Former Harambee Stars coach, Jacob Ghost Mulee earlier on Wednesday questioned the nomination committee for including Kamotho Martin, saying the man never did anything for the country to be proud of.
“If eating ‘githeri’ on polling queue can give you HSC honor then everyone should carry ‘githeri’ every time there is election,” said Mulee on radio show.