National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has condemned attempts to label communities as terrorists, saying every Kenyan has a constitutional right to live and work anywhere in the country.

Speaking in Lagdera Constituency, Modogashe, Garissa County, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, Ichung’wah dismissed what he termed as careless and divisive rhetoric targeting certain groups. He emphasised that no Kenyan should be discriminated against based on their identity or origin.

“Tukiskia mtu anasema wasomali ni terrorist tunamwambia shetani ashindwe, wasomali na kila mtu ako na haki ya kuishi Kenya mahali popote na pia haki ya kufanya biashara kila mahali Kenya hii,” Ichung’wah said.

The Majority Leader praised Deputy President Secretary Kithure Kindiki, describing him as a national leader committed to unity and equality. He defended Kindiki against accusations of favouritism, stressing that the Deputy President is guided by professionalism and not prejudice.

“Kindiki sio Mkabila, hana chuki, na pia yeye ni Msomi,” he said, dismissing those fanning division. He added that the government’s development agenda in regions like Garissa is proof of its commitment to serve all Kenyans equally.

Discourages discord

Ichung’wah took a swipe at leaders he accused of sowing seeds of discord for personal gain.

“Wale wengine wako na akili kidogo ya ukabila na uchochezi hatuwatambui,” he remarked, urging Kenyans to reject such voices.

His statement comes at a time when concerns over insecurity and the misuse of ethnic profiling have been raised in parts of northern Kenya. By speaking out in Modogashe, Ichung’wah signalled the government’s stance that national security operations should not be used as a cover for discrimination.

The Majority Leader reiterated that inclusivity, peace, and respect for diversity remain central to Kenya’s stability. He urged residents to focus on unity and economic empowerment, pointing to the government’s efforts in infrastructure and trade facilitation as pathways to growth in marginalised regions.

Ichung’wah’s remarks in Garissa are expected to resonate nationally, as he framed the fight against extremism as one that must be won without alienating communities or stigmatising innocent citizens.