Nakuru Gubernatorial Aspirant CPA Geoffrey Mwangi has called out Government stating that respect to constitutionalism and rule of law is key.
In a Press release on SabaSaba, Mwangi stated that it is time to reclaim Democratic space through responsible leadership,
According to the Politician, there is a disturbing trend in recent days, with sections of government officials irresponsibly labelling peaceful pro-governance demonstrators as “terrorists.”
He argues that this dangerous rhetoric not only undermines the Constitution of Kenya but also betrays the democratic ideals upon which Kenya as a republic stands.
This labeling, while politically expedient for some, he says exposes a troubling disconnect between leadership and the very citizens it purports to serve.
“The Constitution of Kenya (2010) is unequivocal in safeguarding civil liberties, including the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. Public office holders are constitutionally mandated to uphold, not suppress, these rights,” stated Mwangi.
CPA who has declared interest in Nakuru Gubernatorial seat come 2027 on Rigathi Gachagua’s political formation DCP, added that to brand unarmed youth, students, and civil society actors, who are peacefully exercising their democratic mandate, as terrorists is to weaponize fear against justice.
He says this conflates dissent with disloyalty and replaces dialogue with repression.
“This approach is not only distasteful but profoundly anti-democratic,” he said.
The Politician noted that the current wave of civic awakening led by Kenya’s youth is not rooted in violence, but in vision.
According to him, this is a vision for transparent public finance, accountable leadership, and governance anchored in constitutionalism.
These demonstrations, CPA Mwangi notes that they reflect long-ignored concerns and a yearning for leadership that listens, engages, and respects the social contract.
“Kenya cannot and must not be led through intimidation and outdated tactics of fear. What the moment demands is a paradigm shift from reactionary governance to reflective leadership. Leadership that sees protest not as a threat, but as a vital pulse of a thriving democracy,” he said.
For Kenya to remain a beacon of constitutional order and good governance in Africa, CPA Mwangi states that its leaders must rise above defensiveness and embrace the call for accountability being echoed across the country.
He added that Democracy cannot thrive where peaceful voices are met with criminalization, distortion, and force.
“It is time to recognize that the real threat to national unity is not protest, it is unchecked power,” he pointed out.
CPA Mwangi’s sentiments coming on SabaSaba, a day that Kenyans mark the struggles for democracy since 1990s.
This time round, the day is marked with GenZs planning peaceful protests across the country.
Opposition leadership has also planned for a meeting at the historical Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi.