Busia Senator Okita Omtatah has firmly denied allegations that he called for action against the organisers of the Limuru III meeting, which was attended by prominent leaders from the Mt Kenya region.
The Senator flagged a statement purportedly from his office as fake, clarifying that he never accused anyone involved in the meeting of legal violations.
The disputed letter claimed that Senator Omtatah had accused key figures, including NARC party leader Martha Karua, Jubilee party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, and Kikuyu Council of Elders National Chairman Wachira Wa Kiago, of inciting law violations.
It further alleged that the organisers were provoking Kenyans to breach the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Act.
The contentious letter also suggested that the senator threatened legal action within 48 hours if the NCIC did not respond to the supposed offences.
However, Omtatah categorically dismissed these claims, emphasizing that the letter was not from his office.
Limuru III, held on May 17, included leaders from at least ten counties in the Mt Kenya region. During the meeting, former President Uhuru Kenyatta was chosen as the region’s political kingpin, a decision explained by Jeremiah Kioni as a recognition of Uhuru’s respect and influence in the area.
Kioni remarked, “If you look at the traditional leadership, there may be division. However, people respect Uhuru. Politicians have various opinions, but people respect him.”
The meeting sparked controversy, with accusations from figures like former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, who claimed Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua intended to interfere.
Additionally, some leaders, including allies of President William Ruto such as Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah and Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, opposed the gathering.
Ichung’wah commented on the event, stating, “Politics of regional and ethnic balkanisation have been passed by time. As leaders of this country, we want politics of ideology. Politics that will unite Kenyans as one united people in pursuit of prosperity.”
