Makueni Constituency MP Susan Ndunge Speaking during a church service at the Redeemed Gospel Church Wote on April 12, 2026. Photo Courtesy. 
By Andrew Mbuva.
Makueni Constituency MP Susan Ndunge Kiamba has strongly condemned what she described as “barbaric” violence witnessed in Kikuyu, warning that the country risks sliding into lawlessness if political intolerance is not urgently addressed.
Speaking during a church service at the Redeemed Gospel Church Wote, Kiamba said she was deeply disturbed by the events, revealing that she had spent the entire night following developments in the area.
“I did not sleep. What I saw happening in Kikuyu is something we must condemn in the strongest terms possible. It is barbaric, unconstitutional, and a direct abuse of the Kenyan people,” she said.
The legislator, who is affiliated with the opposition through the Wiper Democratic Movement–Kenya, denounced rising incidents of political violence and goonism, warning those involved to desist immediately or face public backlash.
“You either stop it, or Kenyans will make you stop. That is the only option,” she declared.
Kiamba called out security agencies and senior government officials, urging accountability over the alleged chaos. She specifically challenged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to step down if he is unable to restore order.
“If you cannot manage the Interior docket, kindly resign. We cannot accept dictatorship in this country,” she said.
She also referenced National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, calling for investigations into any leaders who may have been linked to the unrest.
Drawing from personal experience, Kiamba compared the scenes in Kikuyu to conflict situations she had previously witnessed in South Sudan, warning that Kenya must not be allowed to descend to such levels.
“This country cannot sink that low. I have seen war zones before, and what I witnessed resembled that kind of breakdown. It is unacceptable,” she stated.
The MP further defended the role of the opposition, emphasizing that it is constitutionally recognized and must be allowed to operate freely across the country without intimidation.
“The opposition is not illegal. It is anchored in the Constitution, and its members must be allowed to express their views freely and democratically,” she said.
In a stern warning, Kiamba cautioned that continued restrictions against opposition activities could trigger retaliatory political actions.
“If you deny us access to certain regions, we will also deny you access to ours. Kenya does not belong to one side,” she asserted.
Her remarks come amid growing political tensions and concerns over the resurgence of politically instigated violence, with leaders across the divide facing mounting pressure to promote tolerance and uphold the rule of law.
