According to him, it has become fashionable for some people to blame Mt Kenya for every political or economic problem in the country.
Njiru said this negative attitude is often hidden behind moral arguments or political discussions, but deep down, it is pure hatred.
He noted that the region has unfairly been turned into both the villain and the victim of every national story — accused of controlling too much, yet also blamed when things go wrong.
He explained that people outside the region often accuse Mt Kenya leaders of enjoying special treatment, but in reality, the region faces the same struggles as the rest of the country.
Njiru said ordinary people in Mt Kenya are dealing with unemployment, high cost of living, and lack of development just like everyone else.
According to Njiru, some politicians and analysts use Mt Kenya as a political punching bag to gain popularity in other regions. He said this tactic divides the country and prevents true unity.
“It has become easy to attack Mt Kenya because people believe it wins votes,” Njiru said. “But this only spreads bitterness and weakens our nation.”
The lawyer also pointed out that Mt Kenya has contributed greatly to Kenya’s progress. He mentioned that many hardworking farmers, business people, and professionals from the region have helped build the national economy.
Yet, instead of being appreciated, they are often blamed for problems they did not cause.
Njiru urged Kenyans to stop treating Mt Kenya as an enemy and start seeing it as part of the national family.
He said hatred between regions only benefits selfish politicians who thrive on division.
He called for a new kind of politics where every Kenyan, no matter their region, is respected and treated fairly.
“We must end this culture of blaming one region for everything,” he said. “Kenya belongs to all of us, and we can only grow if we work together.”
Ndegwa Njiru’s remarks have sparked discussions online, with many agreeing that regional hatred has become too common in political debates.
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