By Andrew Mbuva
Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi has called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to exercise impartiality in dealing with political leaders who make inflammatory remarks that risk plunging the country into instability.
Speaking during an interview with reporters, Mwangangi condemned statements made by politicians closely aligned with President William Ruto, including Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
He singled out utterances such as “The President is unbeatable” and “We will do all possible to make sure the President retains his seat” as reckless and dangerous.
“NCIC must not act in a biased manner. These kinds of statements are a direct threat to national stability. Leaders should be reminded that power belongs to the people, not a few individuals. It is Kenyans who decide who stays or who goes through the ballot,” Mwangangi emphasized.
The Deputy Governor expressed concern that instead of focusing on service delivery, the Kenya Kwanza administration and its allies appear more interested in political chest-thumping and succession debates, which he said are premature and misplaced.
Mwangangi further criticized the government's track record on security and human rights, citing an alarming rise in extrajudicial killings and the targeting of dissenting voices.
“We accused the previous regime of unexplained killings and bodies dumped in River Yala. But what we are now witnessing under the current administration is worse,” he said. “From killings during the Azimio demonstrations, to the Gen Z protests, and now even the clergy being targeted — this must stop. The Church was instrumental in bringing this government to power, yet now it faces unwarranted attacks.”
The Deputy Governor called on the government to take immediate and decisive action to end what he described as “targeted killings” and restore the rule of law.
According to Mwangangi, the Kenya Kwanza government has “completely failed” in its core mandate of guaranteeing the safety and security of its citizens — a failure he says warrants resignations at the highest levels of government.
“If you are unable to secure the people and their property, then you have no business staying in office. We are simply demanding that you resign and allow Kenyans to elect leaders who will uphold their constitutional right to security,” he declared.
Mwangangi also took issue with what he termed as systematic harassment of opposition leaders, warning that political intimidation could set a dangerous precedent.
“Stop intimidating the Opposition. Those in power today may find themselves in the opposition tomorrow. If you are sowing the seeds of revenge through oppression, you will not know peace,” he cautioned.
He urged state agencies — including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and the NCIC — to remain neutral and refrain from being used as tools to settle political scores.
“The more the Government continues to weaponize state institutions to fight political opponents, the more Kenyans are getting angry. This must end,” Mwangangi concluded.
The remarks come at a time when the political temperature in the country is rising, with growing concerns about governance, security, and shrinking democratic space.
