Speaking during a televised interview on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Kirwa said the country is being split into political and ethnic regions, a situation he compared to the tense period before the 2007 post-election violence.
“What is worrying me more is the balkanisation of the country into regions that are seen to be pro this and pro that,” Kirwa said.
“We are bringing back tribalism and the situation that we saw in 2007.”
He expressed concern that statements made by some leaders are creating fear and mistrust among communities.
“The issues and the statements that leaders have been making are creating a situation where some communities are viewed with a lot of suspicion,” he said.
“This is very unhealthy.”
Kirwa urged both leaders and citizens to reflect on the values of Tanzania’s founding president, Julius Nyerere, whom he said strongly opposed practices that weaken nations.
“We should think about what Julius Nyerere said,” Kirwa stated.
“He was against four things: udini, ukabila, ubabe, na ufisadi. If we all stand against these four, this country can be better.”
Despite his concerns, Kirwa said he remains hopeful about Kenya’s future, placing his confidence in young people, especially Gen Z.
“I have a lot of hope in young people,” he said.
“We need to give them space to design the programme for Kenya going forward.”
He added that young voters will play a key role in the next general election.
“The Gen Zs are going to be the ones who determine who becomes president in the next general election,” Kirwa said.
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