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Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has strongly criticised Hassan Omar Hassan, the Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing him and other leaders of promoting divisive tribal politics in the country.
Speaking during a heated Jubilee Party delegates meeting in Kiambu at the Kiambu Golf Club, the former President warned against ethnic divisions, saying they risk dragging the country back into past electoral conflicts.
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Uhuru stressed that no community should be intimidated or treated as inferior, insisting that all Kenyans deserve equal respect and representation regardless of their ethnic background.
He condemned leaders who openly engage in tribal rhetoric, as well as those in authority who remain silent while such statements are made.
The former Head of State warned that Kenya must avoid repeating past mistakes, referencing the 2007 post-election violence as a reminder of the dangers of ethnic incitement.
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He urged leaders to focus on presenting development agendas instead of spreading hate or division based on ethnicity.
Uhuru also shifted attention to the economic struggles facing citizens, urging the current administration to prioritise solutions to rising living costs instead of political disputes.
He highlighted the financial pressure many households are under, pointing out how income is often stretched between rent, transport, and basic needs, leaving little for families to survive on.
The former President’s remarks come amid growing political tension, following criticism directed at Hassan Omar over alleged tribal remarks made during a party meeting in the Coastal region.
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Hassan Omar has since issued a public apology after backlash from leaders, particularly from the Mt. Kenya region, who accused him of fueling ethnic tensions and dragging Uhuru into partisan political exchanges.
