Moses Kuria defends Sabina Chege after burial incident in Murang’a

Former Presidential advisor Moses Kuria, alongside Nominated MP Sabina Chege/HANDOUT

Former presidential adviser Moses Kuria has come out in defence of Nominated MP Sabina Chege following a political confrontation she experienced on Friday, February 6, at the burial of former MP Jamleck Kamau’s mother in Kigumo, Murang’a County.

During the burial, a group of leaders expressed disagreement over what they termed Chege’s support for President William Ruto.

In a social media post reflecting on the incident, Kuria said the experience had reinvigorated his belief in Kenya as a great nation, even as he decried what he described as “emotional violence” meted out against Chege.

Kuria stated that he had personally called Chege to offer his solidarity and support, emphasising that no public figure should be subjected to the described treatment.

“Today I feel re-energised in my belief in this great nation. I called Hon Sabina Chege to offer my solidarity following the ‘emotional violence’ she underwent during Hon Jamleck Kamau's mother's burial in Kigumo,” he said.

He added that there should be no distinction between what he said was physical and emotional violence, arguing that both inflict harm and should be condemned.

“As I said this week, there is no difference between physical violence and emotional violence,” he posted.

Video clips from the burial circulated widely on social media and highlighted the moment Chege was challenged by leaders who expressed dissatisfaction with her political stance.

Trade and Investment Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui also encountered a mixed reaction after telling mourners at the funeral that the government plans to establish an industrial park in the area.

A section of the crowd was heard chanting in response to his remarks.

Kinyanjui was speaking during the funeral service of Jane Kamau, the mother of former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau.

According to the CS, his ministry was rolling out several development projects across the country, including Murang’a, with a focus on trade, investment, and value addition.

“Mimi nataka kumaliza kwa kusema niko katika wizara ya Trade and Investment na baadhi ya miradi ambayo tunataka kuleta hapa including Murang’a. We want to do an industrial park,” Kinyanjui said.

(I want to conclude by saying that I am in the Ministry of Trade and Investment, and there are several projects we plan to bring here, including Murang’a. We want to establish an industrial park.)

His statement was immediately interrupted by brief loud chants, forcing him to pause before continuing with his speech.