As he addressed residents of Runyenjes, Kuria openly admitted his apprehension in speaking to the crowd, citing the cold reception President William Ruto had received in the same region just days earlier.
Kuria was in Embu to officiate the Taifa Care Express, a program aimed at mass registration and problem-solving for local residents.
However, his mind was on a more sensitive matter — the harsh reaction Ruto faced during his visit on Saturday, November 16, when the president was booed during Bishop Peter Kimani’s ordination in the Catholic Diocese of Embu.
This incident had made Kuria wary, knowing that the same crowd might be unhappy with the current political dynamics, especially following the controversial impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Despite his concerns, Kuria remained hopeful and tried to reassure the residents of Embu.
He acknowledged the frustrations brewing among the people but emphasized that he trusted them to remain peaceful.
"I hear nowadays they are as bitter as pepper. I hope God will help us to proceed well. I know you are peaceful people," Kuria said during his speech.
He further praised the hardworking nature of Embu residents, citing their success in agriculture, tea, dairy farming, and coffee cultivation.
Kuria assured the crowd that Embu was one of the few counties where he would never expect violence, even in the most chaotic times.
Kuria's remarks were not only a reflection of the tense political environment but also an attempt to connect with the people of Embu by acknowledging their resilience and strong work ethic.
His comments about the residents' ability to rise above any turbulence were a way to calm potential tensions and set a tone of unity.
This visit came shortly after Kuria had been met with a chilly reception in Murang'a, where his speech was rudely interrupted by a pastor singing over his words during the funeral service of the late MCA Mark Wainaina.
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