Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has strongly condemned UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar for alleged ethnic remarks targeting the Mt Kenya region, demanding an immediate public apology.

• Waiguru accused Omar of "shortsighted, undemocratic ethnic baiting" that risks reviving dangerous ethnic divisions.
• The criticism stems from Omar's remarks on May 19, where he seemingly rebuked political sentiments from the Mt Kenya region opposing President William Ruto.
• Waiguru emphasized her commitment to national unity and warned that such rhetoric could undo progress in fostering cohesion, stating, "As a nation, we have been there before and we said never again."