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Musician and former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame believes Kenya is prepared to be led by a blind president, saying sight has not translated into effective leadership in the country’s history.
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Speaking on Citizen TV on Wednesday night, Kigame argued that the five presidents Kenya has had—all with full vision—have failed to adequately tackle national challenges.
“If sight was the solution, our five seeing presidents would have solved our problems. In fact, sometimes eyes are the problem—people see land, money, or even other people’s spouses, and they want them,” he said.
Quoting Shakespeare’s King Lear, he added: “It may be time for vision, not just sight. A man may see how this world goes without eyes.”
Kigame said he is confident Kenyans are ready for such leadership, even if it only happens once in the country’s history. He also promised accountability if elected president.
“It’s just five years. If I fail in the first year and Kenyans prove it, I’ll be the first to resign. You can tell me ‘Kigame must go,’ and I will leave,” he declared.
The 2022 independent presidential candidate confirmed he will vie again in 2027, this time on a political party ticket. He said his campaign will be “serious” and rooted in people-centred values of Utu, Haki na Maadili (Humanity, Justice, and Ethics).
His agenda, he said, will revolve around three pillars: dismantling corruption (bomoa ufisadi), implementing the Constitution (tekeleza Katiba), and empowering Kenyans (jenga Mkenya).
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Kigame, who began his activism through social justice music, pledged to continue blending leadership with art. “I am still vying and still singing. I want to be your singing president, reminding people I am ready to pay the price and won’t tolerate evil,” he said, quoting rapper Juliani.
On the controversial construction of a Sh1.2 billion church within State House, Kigame said he would oppose it, terming it wrong both economically and spiritually.
“A president is not the bishop of a country, and State House is not a religious centre. That money, whether public or private, should go to addressing urgent needs of Kenyans,” he argued.
