Muthama owes Uhuru and Waiguru an apology

Two weeks ago, I watched in horror as Senator Johnstone Muthama of Machakos let fly one epithet after another. I was stunned. The rally — an Opposition affair — was meant to forge support for striking teachers. But Mr Muthama turned his speech into an invective-laced tirade against Jubilee’s Uhuru Kenyatta and beleaguered Devolution CS Anne Waiguru. Mr Muthama left nothing to the imagination as he tore into the two. Even as a critic of Mr Kenyatta, I cringed at Mr Muthama’s language.

A hue and cry ensued. Predictably, TNA mandarins bayed for his blood. Interior CS Nkaissery “ordered” Mr Muthama arrested and “grilled.” NCIC boss Francis Kaparo said Mr Muthama had broken hate-speech laws. Where’s the truth?