In a strongly worded statement shared online, Makarina claimed that Duale had spoken the truth about the community, arguing that the Kikuyu electorate has historically made independent political choices regardless of efforts by leaders to court their support.
According to Makarina, President William Ruto should not focus his political strategy on winning over Kikuyu voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Instead, he suggested that the President should strengthen his support among Kenya's other communities arguing that such a coalition would provide a more reliable path to re-election.
"Aden Duale said the truth about Kikuyus. Kikuyus are exactly the way Duale described them in Kenya. Thanks, Duale, for saying the truth. President William Ruto, don't please Kikuyus at all. They will not vote for you in 2027. Just solidify the other 43-plus tribes behind you and everything will be in your hands," Makarina stated.
The comments have quickly spread across social media where they have generated mixed reactions.
Some users agreed with Makarina's assessment, saying political leaders should focus on national unity and broad-based support rather than relying heavily on any single voting bloc.
Others strongly disagreed, describing the remarks as an unfair generalization of an entire community and warning that such statements could deepen ethnic divisions.
The debate comes at a time when Kenya's political landscape is already witnessing increased realignments and early campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections.
Political leaders continue to strategize on how to build coalitions capable of securing nationwide support with the vote rich Mount Kenya region remaining one of the country's most influential political battlegrounds.
Analysts have consistently noted that Kenyan elections are often shaped by shifting alliances, regional interests, and issue based campaigns rather than the support of a single community alone.
As a result, political leaders are expected to continue engaging voters across the country in the coming months.
While Makarina's remarks reflect his personal political opinion, the discussion they have sparked highlights the continuing importance of ethnic politics in Kenya and the growing public interest in how political parties and leaders are positioning themselves for the next presidential contest in 2027.
