Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot faces criticism over his response to Edwin Sifuna.
Social media users challenged the Senate Majority Leader after he invoked the Constitution in response to Sifuna’s complaint about the Kinango–Kwale road.
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has drawn criticism over his Tandika Katiba remark during an exchange with Edwin Sifuna. The Nairobi Senator had highlighted difficult road conditions between Kinango and Kwale town.
Responding on social media on Sunday night, Cheruiyot wrote: “Tandika katiba upitie juu.” The phrase translates as: “Spread the Constitution so you can drive over it.”
The UDA lawmaker’s response prompted objections from users who viewed it as belittling Kenya’s supreme law.
Tandika Katiba remark sparks political backlash
Some users questioned why a senior elected official would make light of the Constitution. Their criticism centred on its role in guiding governance and public accountability.
Others, meanwhile, widened the discussion to express frustration with the ruling United Democratic Alliance and Kenya’s political establishment. One user, writing as Sifunation, turned Cheruiyot’s phrase back on him with a similarly worded response.
Michael Lukaho also suggested that comments by UDA politicians could carry political consequences for President William Ruto. Alongside the constitutional debate, the exchange renewed attention to the Kinango–Kwale road and the conditions Sifuna encountered during his coastal engagements.
Sifuna takes mobilisation campaign to Kwale
Sifuna’s visit formed part of the Linda Mwananchi Movement’s nationwide mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election. The movement began the drive after unveiling its proposed leadership team in Nairobi.
As part of that effort, Sifuna said county-level mobilisation would start in Kwale. He also said the movement already had chairpersons from 38 counties, many previously affiliated with the Orange Democratic Movement.
The movement plans to hold its National Delegates Convention on November 13 to formalise its leadership structure. Meanwhile, Sifuna has set a target of opening offices in all 47 counties by the end of November. Those plans form part of its push to establish grassroots structures before the election.
