Matungulu MP Stephen Mule threatens ICC petition over Hassan Omar’s remarks
By Faith Lagat, May 26, 2026Matungulu Member of Parliament (MP) Stephen Mule has said he is compiling evidence to support a petition at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the East African Court of Justice in Arusha over remarks made by United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan.
Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on Monday, May 25, 2026, Mule said Hassan must take personal responsibility for his statements, which have sparked debate over ethnic profiling.
“We are putting together evidence based on the remarks made by Hassan Omar Hassan. I will petition the ICC and the Court of Justice in Arusha so that he takes personal responsibility for his actions,” he said.
He added: “This should be a lesson to other Kenyans that you cannot carry messages for other people and use profiling against a community.”
Mule also referenced a public event where Hassan Joho was reportedly the master of ceremonies, claiming that the speech content formed part of what he termed a “UDA matrix of diversion.”
Political backlash over ethnic profiling remarks
The remarks attributed to Hassan Omar have triggered strong reactions from political leaders, with critics accusing him of making statements that risk deepening ethnic divisions.
Former Nakuru County Speaker Joel Kairu called for Omar’s resignation, rejecting his apology. “We want Hassan Omar to resign as Secretary General of the UDA party; we don’t want his apology,” he said during a television interview.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga also criticised Omar, describing him as a liability and questioning his role in the party following the controversy.
Ndia MP George Kariuki termed the remarks unfortunate and warned that they could worsen political tensions, urging leaders to exercise restraint and promote unity.
KANU spokesperson Tony Gachoka also condemned the statements, describing them as offensive to the Kikuyu community.
Omar defends remarks amid growing political tension
Hassan Omar has since clarified that his remarks were linked to historical land injustices in the Coast region and were not intended to target any community. He said his comments were misinterpreted and expressed regret to those who felt offended.
Despite the clarification, political pressure continues to mount, with several leaders calling for accountability and, in some cases, resignation.
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru have also raised concerns over ethnic rhetoric, warning that it could undermine national cohesion ahead of the 2027 elections.