Nuru Okanga accused Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi of being selfish and detached from ordinary citizens.
Nuru Okanga, a popular political commentator known for his fiery rhetoric, launched a scathing attack on Musalia Mudavadi. He described him as a stingy leader who has failed to uplift the Luhya community despite decades in government.
“Nilienda kwa Mudavadi nikakula sukuma wiki, wakati mbwa wake inapewa nyama bila mifupa kilo 30. Mudavadi is very stingy, ndiyo maana Waluhya hawafaidiki na uongozi wake!” Okanga said.
The humorous yet biting comparison has stirred debate online, with many Kenyans interpreting it as a metaphor for inequality and political elitism.
Musalia Mudavadi has served in senior positions for over three decades, from Finance Minister to Deputy Prime Minister, and now as Prime Cabinet Secretary. However, many voters in Western Kenya argue that his leadership has not translated into tangible development or economic empowerment for the region.
Okanga’s criticism echoes frustrations that, despite strong political participation, the Luhya community continues to feel sidelined in national politics.
Okanga’s style of politics relies on humour, bluntness, and exaggerated anecdotes that resonate with ordinary Kenyans. His metaphor of sukuma wiki versus meat highlights the feeling that leaders enjoy privilege while the public struggles with little.
Mudavadi, on the other hand, is often described as calm and diplomatic. While this makes him respected among elites, critics say it prevents him from forcefully pushing his community’s interests at the national level.
The sukuma wiki versus meat analogy is symbolic of a bigger debate: who truly benefits from political power? Okanga’s remarks bring to light concerns about inequality, elitism, and the lack of inclusive leadership.
Whether seen as comedy or truth-telling, his words underscore a critical issue in Kenyan politics: representation without empowerment.
