Jaymo Ule Msee has publicly criticised Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua following remarks suggesting that United States President Donald Trump should intervene to arrest beneficiaries of social programs in Minnesota, likening the move to actions seen in Venezuela. The comments have sparked debate online, with many questioning the implications of involving foreign leadership in issues tied to social welfare and minority communities.
Speaking on Monday, January 5, 2026, the Kenyan content creator and comedian, whose real name is Wilson Muirani Gathoni, framed Gachagua’s remarks as deeply rooted in outdated narratives of marginalisation. According to Jaymo, such thinking fails to reflect the current social and economic realities in Kenya, particularly the evolving role of minority communities that were once sidelined.
Jaymo argued that communities such as the Somali population, historically labelled as marginalised, have steadily become central players in Kenya’s economy and leadership landscape. He pointed to their presence in government, private sector leadership, and business as evidence of a shifting national identity that should be acknowledged rather than resisted. In his view, dismissing or targeting these communities undermines the progress Kenya has made toward inclusivity.
“Unajua huuyu maze anabelong to the group that is still suffering from a superiority complex in Kenya. Alikuwa DO wakati wa Moi era, these are people who used to view and still view the Islamic community in Kenya as still marginalised. Kumbuka huyu ni jamaa walikuwa wana supply relief food hiyo time; he is someone who has viewed this community huko chini,” he noted.
“Now, haezi ishi na the reality that the Somali community is no longer marginalised; they are now contributing to the economy heavily. Huyu ni wale traditionalist, walikuwa wanafikiria uongozi na mali ni ya watu Fulani; these are people who made their money using the system.”
Why did Jaymo Ule Msee link the remarks to historical power and marginalisation?
Jaymo connected Gachagua’s statements to what he described as a long-standing superiority mindset shaped by past political systems. He suggested that leaders who benefited from earlier eras of power struggle to accept a Kenya where influence and wealth are more broadly distributed. This resistance, he argued, fuels rhetoric that seeks to delegitimise the success of other communities rather than engage with present realities.
He also criticised the idea of seeking foreign intervention, warning that it echoes authoritarian tendencies and could erode trust between communities. According to Jaymo, invoking external powers to resolve perceived internal issues sends the wrong signal and risks deepening divisions in an already diverse society.
“When we start that kind of talk, inafanya our relationship with other communities to be bad na inaonekana tunajipenda. Unajua kikuyus have had three presidents, so kuna watu hawaelewi kwa nini other communities have top businessmen leading private-sector businesses and doing tangible work in the government offices they hold. Huyu ni mtu amekataa kukubali tangu atolewe kwa power ya kweamba power ilienda na anaharibia community yake juu yeye alishatengeneza mali yako,” he said.
What message did Jaymo Ule Msee give to young Kenyans?
Beyond criticising Gachagua, Jaymo directed his message to young Kenyans, urging them not to be swayed by divisive narratives grounded in ethnicity or historical grievances. He stressed that Kenya’s economic growth depends on integration, collaboration, and shared opportunity rather than exclusionary politics.
“Vijana sahi economy yetu iutagrow kulingana na how we integrate with other communities. He should not be listened to na kijana yeyote ambaye anataka Kenya iende mbele.”
Jaymo’s remarks reflect a broader conversation among younger audiences who are increasingly vocal about inclusive leadership, accountability, and the need to move past old power structures. For many, his criticism highlights a generational shift in how leadership, community, and national progress are understood in modern Kenya.
By Lucky Anyanje