Controversial columnist, Njoki Chege. [Photo/tuko.co.ke]
Certified drama queen with a license to criticise and ruffle feathers, Njoki Chege, is renowned for her zero chills when going after the high and mighty.She shoots from the hip without any regard for the status of the people she aims her loaded gun at.
Her reputation for rabblerousing is near-legendary.Yesterday, in her City Girl column on the Daily Nation, was not an exception as she took on President Uhuru Kenyatta over the state commendation list that saw deserving candidates like the Kenyan doctors who did a successful operation on twins miss out.One would have expected that since it was the head of state that was being talked about, Njoki Chege would have been more guarded but no, she came out guns blazing.''I would like to take this opportunity to join hands with thousands of Kenyans who question the formula that President Uhuru Kenyatta used to determine the calibre of Kenyans to award the head of the state commendation.'' She started off her unrelenting rank.She reached the conclusion in her charged piece that President Uhuru Kenyatta hard awarded people who didn't deserve it like Githeri man, framing the debate as one between mediocrity and excellence.''Leadership dictates that you are the president of all Kenyans, including those who don't agree with you. There are people who are making you look bad and making a mockery of your presidency yet you have a legacy to secure. However, it is not too late to do the right thing. You can still make every Kenyan to wear a national medal. Please do.'' She rantedAfter spitting out what was in her heart, she signed off with a line that was more sarcastic than one of goodwill.''Blessed weekend, Your Excellency.''