Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has sparked national outrage after a video where he reportedly claimed that the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will now “free” government resources for the Mt Kenya region went viral

Speaking in vernacular at a funeral in Nyeri, Kahiga said the government had diverted attention and resources to Nyanza because of President William Ruto’s working relationship with Raila in the months leading up to his death.

“The plan that had been hatched if you look keenly, for you who do not travel because I was in that region, all goodies were being directed there because of tomorrow’s plans because it seemed like they did away with us but God came and brought this thing,” Kahiga said.