Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has cautioned the opposition against what he termed divisive and repetitive political rhetoric, warning that the Coast region will not tolerate ethnic-based politics.
Speaking during an iftar dinner at Swahilipot Hub in Mombasa County, Mvurya said the region remains firmly opposed to political mobilization along ethnic lines, noting that such approaches risk alienating voters and undermining national cohesion.
“The politics based on ethnicity will block our electorate from the region,”
he said.
He warned that continued reliance on ethnic narratives could push the country towards instability as the 2027 General Election approaches.
Mvurya also used the platform to defend the government’s development record, stating that the administration is prepared to account for its performance over the past four years. He revealed that Principal Secretaries have been directed to actively present the government’s achievements during public engagements across the country.
“Every region they visit, the Principal Secretaries have a duty to make their presentations,”
he said, adding that such efforts are aimed at ensuring citizens are well informed about government programmes and progress.
The Cabinet Secretary further called on members of the public to act as ambassadors of the government by sharing accurate information on its achievements, in a bid to counter what he described as misleading narratives propagated by the opposition.
At the same time, Mvurya warned opposition leaders against intimidating government officials while they discharge their duties, whether in public forums or places of worship.
In his remarks, Senate Speaker Amason Jeffah Kingi said officials and members of the Pamoja African Alliance party are preparing to intensify political activities after the holy month of Ramadhan.
Kingi noted that the party is focused on mobilizing support ahead of the next General Election, expressing confidence in President William Ruto’s re-election prospects.
“There is work to be done before next year’s polls,”
he said.
