What would Jomo Kenyatta have said at the site of what unfolded at Sagana State lodge over the weekend? How would have Kenneth Matiba reacted? What would have legendary Dedan Kimathi thought about the great sacrifices he made for the community and indeed for a better Kenya? Those are the questions nagging at the minds of most older Kenyans.
All these famous and some really great Kenyans that the house of Mumbi has birthed and gifted to the nation called Kenya, would without doubt be appalled and greatly disturbed.
The Sagana feeding drama, before a prayer function may have been innocent enough. But it has rather accidentally laid bare something that the Ruto administration may not have wanted to come out. At least not just yet. And that is the suffering and the rapid descent of the house of Mumbi to a place where most Kenyans do not want to believe the community has sunk to.
Clearly those who decided to feed the people knew the positive impact it would have complete with great political optics for the Ruto administration. They must have known the current dire state of affairs with our dear Mount Kenya brothers and sisters. But maybe they got too excited about the positive impact and did not stop to think of the possible unexpected consequences.
In fact it really hasn't sunk in yet for most. What exactly happened to the famed house of Mumbi? The community that has weathered too many storms to count. Including staring down the might, all powerful British colonial masters and emerging stronger than ever before.
Those with experience will tell you that when a man (and a community) goes down, it happens gradually with many little seemingly inconsequential decisions that add up to seal one's fate.
A reluctance by past governments to settle the aftermath of the 2008 troubles (where the community suffered losses that are still unimaginable) and a negative emotional response to Uhuru Kenyatta's plea to the community to think very seriously about the post 2022-era may be the two most significant factors that have birthed what Kenyans saw at Sagana on Sunday.
For students of politics Sagana has brought to light the need for caution when politicians attempt to feed the poor. It is not in any doubt that this particular event has had a significant impact on the reputation of the Kikuyu community, which is known for its' resilience and entrepreneurial spirit.
Indeed many Kikuyus feel a sense of shame as their community's reputation has been tarnished by the Sagana drama. The incident not only highlighted the questionable motives behind such acts of charity but also raised concerns about the exploitation of vulnerable individuals for political gain.
It is essentially a question of the underlying intentions and potential consequences of such actions. The incident serves as a reminder that politicians should be held accountable for their actions and that communities should not be used as pawns in political games. It came out clearly for the first time that when you discuss Mt Kenya politics you are talking about real people with real stories to tell and a reality that they are currently facing, even as you analyze their politics.
Naturally, spiritual folks will be quick to say that it all has to do with the season that Kenya has entered and the judgement to all that must unfold. And this judgement, for those who are interested, is ultimately going to affect ALL Kenyans and all communities. Get the full picture of Where the Ruto Raila politics is hurtling towards: Sagana notwithstanding
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