Moses Kuria Makes U-Turn, Dismisses One Man-One Shilling Debate As Tribal: “Unafikiria Vizuri”

• Public Service, Performance, and Delivery CS Moses Kuria criticised the one-man, one-shilling proposal, labelling it as unhealthy for the nation
• Kuria argued that the debate could potentially balkanise Kenya along ethnic lines, creating division rather than unity
• During his travels, Kuria encountered citizens questioning whether Mt Kenya leaders truly supported such divisive rhetoric
• Emphasising national unity, Kuria expressed that investment in Kenya's overall welfare should be prioritised over regional isolation or seclusion

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kiambu - Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Cabinet Secretary (CS) Moses Kuria has delved into the ongoing one-man, one-shilling debate.

During the launch of county dissemination forums, the former lawmaker argued that the proposal was unhealthy for the country.

The CS explained that if allowed, the debate could only serve to balkanise the country along ethnic lines.

Kuria revealed that during his travels across the country, citizens had asked him if leaders from Mt Kenya were okay with championing the debate.

"We need Kenya. The most significant inclination for people, especially from this region, is to really invest in Kenya. I am saying this as someone who travels across the country and finds people from this county all over the country. They ask me, when they hear some people talking about, I don't know, seclusion or isolation, they ask me, are you thinking clearly?" Kuria posed.

What was Kuria's previous take on revenue allocation?

Ahead of the much-publicised debate, the CS stated that most of those at the meeting would be concerned about revenue allocation to the populous region.

However, Kuria observed that it would be questionable for him, a senior government official, to be among those complaining at the meeting.

"It is a legitimate question and I think the bulk of the people who'll be at Limuru III will be justified to talk about one man, one vote, one shilling. What I cannot understand is people like me crying with them, yet I am a cabinet minister," Kuria added.

What did Gachagua say about revenue allocation?

Earlier, at a musical gathering in Nanyuki town, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed that the Mt. Kenya region had been infiltrated by individuals aiming to sow division among its people.

Gachagua advised residents to inquire about their MPs' stance on the unity of the Mt. Kenya region when they visit their respective constituencies.

He also urged them to question their MPs about their position on the one-man, one-vote, one-shilling campaigns.

He further labelled Mt. Kenya leaders who opposed the formula as enemies of the region.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke