A man from Baringo County has sparked debate online after publicly criticising politicians for turning funerals and weddings into campaign rallies instead of addressing pressing community issues.
In a viral clip seen by TNX Africa, the man accused leaders of exploiting solemn family gatherings to seek votes, saying the practice disrespects mourners and residents.
“Mtu ukikuja kwa matanga hiyo sio sherehe yako. Unafaa ukuje useme pole na uketi chini. Sio mheshimiwa kukuja kwa matanga na kusema nataka kura. Mtu unakuja kwa koito yani pre-wedding kutuambia sijui nini, wewe ni scam, conman, you are just a schemer,” he said.
The resident lamented the state of development in Barwesa, citing poor roads, inadequate healthcare, water shortages, and deteriorating school infrastructure. He noted that despite repeated appeals to leaders, little had changed.
" Ukikuja kwa Matanga hio si sherehe yako"- A young Kenyan man schooled Politicians in Baringo for taking over Funerals and Wedding and making them political rallies! pic.twitter.com/5wJK6KSZqe
— The Kenyan Vigilante (@KenyanSays) May 24, 2026
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“Here in Baringo County, kwanza Barwesa, tumesema kuna issue ya roads, healthcare na maji. Kwanza hiyo ya maji ni hectic sana. 21st century na bado tunasomea kwa shule ya mabati. Babangu alisomea shule ya matope, mimi nisomee shule ya mabati alafu mtoto wangu asomee shule ya mabati. What a shame!” he said.
The young man also took aim at county leaders, urging elected officials to deliver on their promises, further urging residents not to re-elect leaders who had failed to deliver meaningful development.
“Alafu uniambie ati Jematiah, two term, ture-elect. Are you mad or using your common sense? We should be serious and not re-elect a bad leader. Somebody who is a project of somebody should go home. Ninafanya civic education for mwananchi, that is why I am here, sijalipwa na mtu,” he added, drawing applause from some attendees.
The remarks triggered mixed reactions online, with some Kenyans agreeing that leaders often prioritise politics over service delivery.
One X user commented, “Mud and mabati classes yet billions go to counties. Yet a politician will stand up and start talking to them about wale wa kabila, as they continue looting from them.”
The criticism comes weeks after a viral video exposed the poor condition of Kimalel Health Centre in Baringo South. During a Senate Health Committee tour, senators expressed shock after staff revealed snakes occasionally fall from the hospital’s damaged roof.