Samburu West MP Naisula Lesuuda has criticized the practice of using funerals as platforms to communicate government policies, a tactic employed by some political leaders and state officials.
In a statement on her official X account on Monday, August 19, 2024, Lesuuda expressed her concern that funerals are not appropriate venues for discussing government matters.
Lesuuda emphasized that while effective communication of government policies is essential, it should not occur during funeral services.
She argued that there are more suitable forums and mediums for such communications.
“It is widely acknowledged that one of the challenges in government is ensuring that policies are effectively communicated to the public.
However, funerals should not serve as platforms for these discussions.
There are many other appropriate forums and mediums to convey such information,” Lesuuda stated.
The MP also highlighted the need for leaders to focus on empathizing with grieving families rather than discussing government policies.
She noted that mourners are not in a suitable state of mind to engage in policy discussions during funerals.
“At funerals, it is crucial for us leaders to empathize with the grieving families and understand that mourners are not in the right frame of mind to process policy discussions.
The focus at such times should be on expressing condolences and offering support,” she added.
Lesuuda’s comments come amid ongoing criticism of state officials for inadequate communication of government agendas.
Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku, in an interview with K24 TV on August 12, 2024, attributed the loss of Cabinet positions by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to poor communication.
Ruku cited miscommunication as a factor in the government’s diminished executive positions.
During the vetting of President Ruto’s Cabinet Secretary nominees, some reappointed ministers faced scrutiny over their communication efforts.
Trade Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, in particular, was questioned about his record in passing on information effectively.
Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei pressed Mvurya on his communication strategies, to which Mvurya responded by acknowledging the need for improvement and assuring MPs of future efforts to enhance communication.
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