Popular political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi received a backlash from netizens after he posted a controversial statement on the death of former Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Joseph Nkaissery.
Through his verified Twitter account, Ngunyi sensationally claimed that the CS was a victim of an assassination. He however, did not name those linked to his death.
This, according to Ngunyi is due to the fact that the CS passed on only 30 days to elections.
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Coming at a time when Kenyans are mourning a leader who many remember for his sound leadership and decisive actions in securing the nation, Kenyans on Twitter did not have kind words for Ngunyi.
These are some of the reactions:
I hope you have enough evidence to produce in the court of law. Security ministers do not die.. Just listen to this foolery #RIPNkaissery
— Charles Mwabili (@CMwabili) July 8, 2017
It seems u know what we don't know, tell us Mr hypothesis
— Ben Osure (@benosure) July 8, 2017
Such talk is what give rise to hate... every Kenyan citizen is relevant my friend irrespective of the ideologies they hold
— WonderWoman (@_IamAnAmazon_) July 8, 2017
delete this tweet it is very insensitive, mean and very speculative unless you know the assasins
— njoka© (@NjokaFrancis) July 8, 2017
How irresponsible @MutahiNgunyi? Wish you wouldn't desecrate his memory so soon with your unfounded conspiracy theories. Nkt #RIPNkaissery
— Githinji Hinga (@Githinjih) July 8, 2017
This is such a reckless, irresponsible, and heartless comment. Surely!!
— Monica Njoroge (@monica_shiku) July 8, 2017
We have a grieving family here. Why politicize everything?
— Muriira Gitonga (@muriiratosh) July 8, 2017
Let the necessary authorities conduct post mortem and inform us of the real cause of death. No need to speculate at this point.
— Paul Kiranga (@paul_kiranga) July 8, 2017
Mutahi could be knowing something the rest of us don't know about Nkaissery's demise. He should be taken in and cross-examined by detectives
— susan njagi (@SueKE254) July 8, 2017
Spill the beans if you know smthing factual. No speculations. Fact is, his death is very untimely to the elections.
— Mshikadau™ (@francmwasi) July 8, 2017
Somebody just passed on barely 5 hours ago..And already people here and there with senseless stuffs.No words to add up....#sad
— Kolliiins (@collins_chacha) July 8, 2017
This is careless talk, what are you saying : all men die, men die in battle, in their sleep, or even being in the wrong place. FO
— ARNOLD CHITWA (@chitwarnold) July 8, 2017
— Al Kags (@alkags) July 8, 2017
At the time of going to press, Mutahi Ngunyi had not pulled down the tweet even as a section of clearly disappointed netizens urged him to do so.
