Turfosa Kuto apologises for remarks targeting Sifuna supporters

Turfosa Kuto, a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kemeloi-Maraba, has issued a public apology following controversial remarks made in Nandi County. The comments, which were captured in a viral video during a funeral, appeared to warn residents against supporting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

In the recording, Kuto stated, “Here in Nandi, there is no saying Sifuna. If you say Sifuna, we will take you back to Hamisi.” The remarks drew condemnation from local leaders who described the statements as divisive and unconstitutional.

Kuto has since maintained that her words were misunderstood and not intended to intimidate or promote hatred between communities. She called for peaceful coexistence between the people of Nandi and neighbouring Vihiga, urging those she wronged to forgive her. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Kuto to explain her statements as part of its scrutiny of political rhetoric ahead of the 2027 General Election.