- Ezekiel Mutua condemned Mutahi Kahiga for celebrating Raila Odinga’s death during a funeral in Kieni
- The governor suggested that the former prime minister’s death was divine intervention to redirect development plans to Mt. Kenya
- Mutua expressed his disappointment, explaining what would have happened to Kahiga in more civilised societies
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Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has subtly called out Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga over his controversial remarks regarding the death of Raila Odinga.
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Kahiga’s comments, which were made during a funeral in Kieni on Tuesday, October 21, have sparked outrage, especially given the ongoing national mourning period following Raila’s burial on October 19, 2025.
What did Mutahi Kahiga say about Raila?
Kahiga’s comments appeared to downplay the grief surrounding Raila’s death, suggesting that his passing was a divine intervention.
The governor claimed that Raila’s presence had disrupted development plans in certain regions, including Nyeri County, and that his death allowed for a “smoothing out” of matters.
“So now people have been told to go back to the drawing board because the plan that was there was probably to throw us out. But who is God? Does he take ugali at somebody’s house or sleep in Kayole? He came through in his own way. He saw up there people in heaven are disagreeing a lot and came for Baba so that he can go and smooth things up there,” Kahiga remarked.
His statements were widely seen as both disrespectful and divisive, with many accusing him of being insensitive to the national mood of mourning following the death of a prominent political leader who had shaped Kenya’s political landscape for decades.
Ezekiel Mutua’s take on Mutahi Kahiga’s remarks
In response, the MCSK boss expressed his disappointment on his Facebook account.
He asserted that such comments would be grounds for resignation in more civilised societies.
He took to social media, stating:
“In more civilised societies, such reckless remarks would be sufficient ground for one to resign. So unfortunate.”
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Many netizens joined the conversation, with many agreeing with Mutua’s stance and condemning Kahiga’s comments.
Nanjinia Wamuswa:
“People of Nyeri must be ashamed.”
Alexander Nyakundi:
“Very true, Daktari. Leadership demands empathy and restraint, especially in moments of national mourning. Governor Kahiga’s comments were insensitive and disrespectful to the memory of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga — a man whose contributions to Kenya’s democracy transcend politics. This should remind all leaders that words carry weight and that empathy is the highest mark of true statesmanship.”
Ngugi Isaac:
“I agree, it qualifies for tribal incitement and hatred.”
Callcasting Kenya:
“Death should never be celebrated, not even by political enemies. In African culture, that is unheard of, and in humanity, it is heartless. To rejoice in someone’s death is not bravery; it is moral decay. Even in disagreement, we must remember: life is sacred, and death deserves silence and respect. Only a troubled soul finds joy in another’s end. This is not Kikuyu culture but an individual mental case.”
Did Kenyans ‘greet’ Mutahi Kahiga?
As reported earlier, Kahiga’s remarks sparked fury on social media.
Some netizens shared his personal phone number on social and others sent messages to his WhatsApp number, calling his comments evil and disrespectful.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
