Minority Leader in the National Assembly, Junet Mohammed, has urged Kenyan leaders and citizens to refrain from intense political rhetoric and to patiently wait for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the burial of Mama Anne Nanyama, the late mother of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Mohammed emphasized that Kenya is a constitutional democracy where elections are held every five years, allowing citizens the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidates.
“In a constitutional democracy, everybody gets the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidates. In the last election, we as the Minority side had our candidate. The Majority side also had their candidate,” he said.
Mohammed expressed his concern over the actions of some politicians who were plotting to remove elected leaders from office just one year after the elections.
He dismissed the idea, stressing that such moves were premature and urged patience until the next election cycle.
“What has surprised me is that one year after the elections, people who made conscious decisions to elect a candidate for five good years have been coming to me asking that I help them remove that person from office. I cannot do that job for now. We will wait for another election,” he affirmed.
The Minority Leader also addressed rumors and political schemes, mentioning unusual stories some had brought to him about figures such as “Zakayo the Tax Collector” and “Kasongo,” advising that Kenyans should remain focused on the 2027 elections.
“We as the Minority in the National Assembly know our work. We are supposed to fight for the rights of the people through constitutional means,” he added.
He further extended his message to those within the Majority side, telling them to also wait for 2027. “If you voted for this government and got tired early, others are still strong. We are not ready to do such work. Find other people to do it,” he added.
The ceremony, held in Bungoma, was attended by several prominent leaders, including President William Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and various Members of Parliament and senators, all gathered to pay their last respects to Mama Nanyama, who passed away on December 20 after a prolonged illness. She was born on March 9, 1930, in the Babuya clan of Sirare Village.
Mohammed’s remarks come as political tensions continue to simmer within the country, with many leaders urging their counterparts to focus on their responsibilities and respect the democratic process.
