Nairobi Man Who Blocked President Uhuru's Motorcade Speaks Out
A man who blocked President Kenyatta’s motorcade in Nairobi’s Lucky Summer estate on Wednesday has spoken out.
Kepha Nyambane told a local media that he decided to step in front of the presidential convoy to seek an audience with Kenyatta. He says life has been tough on him and he intended to ask for help from the president.
“Ukiona nimesimama mbele ya msafara ya rais nimefika mwisho. Mimi sikuwa na nia mbaya, nlikuwa naomba niongee na yeye,” Nyambane said.
The father of three said President Uhuru directed his security detail to let him go and promised to reach out to him.
“Nilipoona wameshuka, wengine wanakuja nkahofia, lakini kabla wanifikie, aliwaambia (Uhuru) wachana na huyu kijana na akaniambia kijana tutaongea,” he added.
Nyambane said two of his children had been sent away from school due to huge fee arrears and has been struggling to cater for his family.
“My sister took in one of my children. The other one, who was recently sent home for school fees, has reported back to school after her head-teacher watched me attempting to catch the President’s attention due to frustration. I did not fear being run over by his cars, as it is I am at the end of the road since I cannot provide for my family,” said Nyambane, who is eager to meet the president.
Following the incident, government spokesperson Cyrus Oguna allayed fears that the president’s security was under threat.
Comments (4)
The fellow is courageous for sure.But we should not encourage such behaviors.Lucky for him atrigger happy security detail did not use his weapon.
I am sure if we had to light up the most needy Kenya, this fellow would not be among the top 100.
We see from time to time the president coming to the rescue individual wananachi. As much as this show his kind heart, it does not some the kind of problems these people have.
Financial problems would greatly be reduced if the government,in conjunction with the private sectors create employment,or at least create conducive environment for jobs to thrive.That way, we wont hopefully see the Nmyambanes of Kenya do some copycat acts.
I admire his boldness...hope wataongea as the prezzo promised
The other day Oguna like his thug boss,Uhuru was wondering why Kenyans had difficulties paying tax.But the two useless gangsters should know more Nyambanes are wondering why kina Uhuru steal their taxes.
Desperate situations require desperate measures.
REVOLUTION Kenyans REVOLUTION.