NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 – The nominee for Trade Investment and Industry Cabinet Secretary post Moses Kuria has described himself as a peace loving Kenyan who is often misunderstood.
He made the remarks after being put to task by the National Assembly Appointment committee over his abrasive nature.
Kuria however brushed the views aside stating that “If you go to most corners of this country, they know me as a peace loving Kenyan. A place like Kondele, I am the 2nd most popular person after Raila Odinga.”
The former Gatundu South Member of Parliament pointed out that he is often misunderstood especially in social media and elite circles.
In instances that he has emerged as controversial, Kuria blamed the tendency to the character of the country’s politics which he pointed out was based on personalities and not issues.
“Within those 30 years of divisive politics we have all said things and done things which we need to have moment of forgiveness and repentance. That is not to me but to all political players,” he said.
Kuria pledged to take an active role to ensure that divisive politics in this country comes to an end to ensure that Kenyans live in harmony despite their political affiliation.
“Any perceived extremism or divineness has been shaped by the political culture we have. I don’t think as a person that I have got anything with my DNA that is synonymous with hate and separation,” Kuria stated.
The politician has been associated with political controversy as he has been referred as a loose cannon with court cases on his neck.
He was last year charged with assault but was set free after the case was dropped.
The nominee who is not new to controversy, is accused of attacking a woman last month in December, 2019 under unclear circumstances.
According to reports, the incident happened right inside the Inooro FM radio studios in Nairobi, during a political talk show.
Kuria who was arrested was freed on a Sh20,000 police bond after attempts to have him freed on a Sh50,000 cash bail obtained from Principal Magistrate Cheruiyot failed.
