A Word of Caution to Maendeleo Chap Chap: Respect Begets Respect – Drop the Hate

The political landscape, especially as we look towards future contests, demands sobriety, decency, and mutual respect. This is a message aimed directly at the Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) party and its leadership, particularly in light of what appears to be a concerted effort to undermine and engage in politics of hatred and chest-thumping.

                                            Maendeleo ChapChap Leaders at Mumbuni North

For too long, the Honourable Engineer Kawaya has extended a hand of respect and understanding to his colleagues and perceived partners, including the wing of MCC led by former Governor Alfred Mutua. That respect, however, seems to have been met not with reciprocation, but with ill-schemes and calculated efforts to belittle the outright doyen of Kamba politics, Hon. Eng. Kawaya.

Let us be unequivocally clear: while we respect every party's right to campaign and express their views—a fundamental tenet of democracy—we must insist on sobriety and decency in political discourse. The current trajectory of animosity and targeted attacks is not only unbecoming but actively harms the political environment we all share.

We wish to issue a stern reminder to the Maendeleo Chap Chap brigade: Do not confuse Hon. Kawaya's decency, restraint, and respect for weakness.

A decent politician is one who chooses the high road, prioritizing development and the well-being of the people over petty squabbles. But every politician has a breaking point, and every reserved strength can be unleashed.

If called upon to defend the interests of the people and counter malicious politics, the honourable member has the capacity to "draw claws, devour, maim, and inject." This is not a threat, but a statement of truth about the necessary tools available in the rough-and-tumble of politics. It is a necessary caution against provocation.

There is an old adage that states: "People in glass houses should never throw stones."

The MCC elements who are currently throwing stones of hatred and undermining a colleague must tread carefully. There are numerous uncomfortable truths that can be brought to the fore. We are not naïve; we are fully awake to the memories and records of the past decade.

The pain, the alleged atrocities, and the unaddressed concerns that plagued the people of Machakos during the previous administration are not forgotten. We are currently focused on delivering the Mumbuni North seat under the UDA banner and disseminating the government's development agenda across the region. However, if the politics of hatred persist, we will be forced to remind our people of these past truths when the time comes.

The politics of chest-thumping, name-calling, and baseless animosity is a recipe for a toxic environment and, ultimately, a political downfall. Respect begets respect. We urge Maendeleo Chap Chap to choose the path of decorum before the political temperature rises to a point of no return. The choice is yours. Our focus, for now, remains fixed on development, but our eyes are open.

Topical Team