It's been a really long week for the Embakasi Member of parliament and Nairobi County governor hopeful Hon. Waititu. How Honorable He may be is another issue but as for now let's assume that ceteris paribus.
The reason I decided to make this post is because of a previous debate we had with people at the office. I was on Waititu's side and of course watu waliamini magazeti na media.
My view of this whole issue is that Mr. Waititu did not buy all this, Media hyped it too much and tables turned politically for Mhesh for a crime he probably never committed.
Let my explain why I think Waititu is within his own line.
1.This is waititu... yes. Himself
First and foremost we must understand that this is Waititu. Kwani what did you expect of Waititu? Asking this I mean we all know his previous record and mode of operation. He's a person who serves instant justice and makes remarks as they stream in his head depending on the current situation.Go search for waititu on youtube and have a alook at his history(click here to see the search). Just like we understand many other politicians nature and personalities then I think Waititu is not an exception here given that he did not sneak into leadership. He is not even a nominated member of parliament. Think people. You never knew the person you elected?
2. This is Kayole
Kayole is not just any hood. Especially kayole regulation and justice is served differently. That's how they live. Shock me and tell me you never knew that. They have regulating forces other than just the government. Whether the government and NCC provides it's services enough in kayole enough is another issue.
3. This is Kenyan media
Kenyan media is the shadiest shadow of a country's media we'd have. They want to create a story sell newspapers and develop that story for the rest of the week while poor kenyan's give in to reading stories that don't even get to the truth of the matter.
Do we know the context in which Mhesh said what he said? most probably the locals in embakasi call the 'culprits' who do crimes 'wamasai'... In any case 'wamasai' is a common name for watchmen in eastlands. If you live in westlands or lavington you may not know that and so that definitely means tribalism to you. Moreso masai are also in TZ... is it tribalism beyond borders?
It's unfortunate that the office in the ministry of water may be vacant cause of political issues but I hope this is the beginning of the separation between government and politics. Politicians/MP's should not run governments in future 'ven though we love to vote for them whenever we get the chance.
