The Urgency of National Apology and Healing for Kenya

 In 2006, through my Kumekucha blog, I suggested that for Kenya's healing to begin, the Kenyan people should officially apologize to the law community. At the time, I believed, and still do, that this would have been the perfect starting point to confront the monster of tribalism that has suffocated our nation for decades. Looking back, I truly wish we had taken that step then. Instead, what we've done since 2017, particularly in 2023, has only worsened the situation, compounding the damage.

Now, many of us may be confused about what I'm saying, so let me explain. The Judgment of Almighty God often comes with a severity that matches the crime, and when we consider the injuries, deaths, and damage inflicted upon the law community since Independence—especially the Kisumu Massacre on October 25, 1969—it's clear we are facing consequences. God's judgment is at the door, and it may be too late to amend our actions or avert this judgment.

At present, President Ruto is preparing for a five-day tour of the Mount Kenya region, ostensibly to explain why a handshake with Raila Odinga is not a viable option. This strategy aims to reignite anti-Raila sentiment in the region, preventing Mount Kenya from joining the opposition's protests and ensuring political stability for the UDA government. However, I question whether this approach will work in the current climate, especially considering Raila's affiliation with the Luo community.

Within Azimio, Raila Odinga is increasingly stepping back, with Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka taking a more prominent role as the face of the coalition. This shift is important, especially as ICC prosecutor Karim Khan is quietly in Kenya, investigating recent events like the ethnic cleansing allegations against the Luo community in areas such as London and Sondu. These political developments are all linked to the law community, as well as to the mounting pressure on the government to investigate these claims.

I believe that Ruto and the UDA government are facing serious trouble, with international scrutiny focused on these allegations. The government's attempts to present a narrative that the unrest is purely based on one community's dissatisfaction are increasingly undermined by figures like Kalonzo Musyoka, who is not from the Luo community, thus preventing the issue from being framed as simply an ethnic uprising.

Ruto's visit to Mount Kenya is an urgent effort to prevent the region from turning against him, but I suspect the situation is much more serious. There is growing unrest in Mount Kenya that could challenge the legitimacy of the UDA government. And as I mentioned earlier, this all ties back to spiritual judgment—judgment that often falls upon those whose ancestors committed wrongs against another community. In this case, the blood of the Luo community cries out for justice.

If we, as a nation, fail to confront the wrongs done to the Luo people, I fear we will face severe consequences. My plea to prayer warriors and all Kenyans is to reflect on the harm done, seek forgiveness, and perhaps—just perhaps—mitigate what is to come. We must also be vigilant in observing how those who have perpetuated hate against the Luo community will fare in the coming days. The Judgment of Almighty God is inevitable, and we must be ready to face it.

In conclusion, I do not believe that President Ruto’s visit to Mount Kenya will bring any meaningful resolution. The damage is already done, and as we stand before God, I believe that an apology from the entire nation—an acknowledgment of the wrongs done to the Luo community—would be a crucial step toward healing. I include myself in this, remembering a moment before the 2007 elections when I was refused a lift by my late political lecturer simply because he knew I would vote for Raila Odinga. We all bear some responsibility in this.

May God have mercy on Kenya, and may we take the steps necessary to heal as a nation.