A fiery exchange on Musyi FM’s breakfast show saw the former Mwingi Central MP threatened with court action after a caller questioned his development record, alleged broken promises and demanded answers over his years in office.
Former Mwingi Central MP Joe Mutambu found himself on the receiving end of a blistering public grilling on live radio on Thursday morning after a caller from Nuu challenged his record in office, triggering an angry response and threats of legal action.
The dramatic confrontation unfolded during Mutambu’s appearance on Musyi FM’s breakfast programme hosted by Sir Mwenge Mwenge, where a caller identifying himself as Musyoka, alias Tingi Tingi, launched a series of accusations against the former legislator.
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The caller wasted little time putting Mutambu on the spot, questioning what he had delivered for Mwingi Central during his tenure and demanding accountability over the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) resources allocated to the constituency.
In one of the most explosive moments of the call-in session, Musyoka raised allegations concerning the metal components of Enziu River Bridge, accusing the former MP of involvement in their vandalisation.
He also revisited what he described as a broken promise involving a proposed Safaricom communication mast.
According to the caller, Mutambu had allegedly told residents that Safaricom would install a communication mast in the area, prompting locals to clear bushes in preparation for the project. However, he claimed the exercise eventually turned out to be work on Mutambu’s farm rather than preparations for a telecommunications project.
The caller went further, branding the former legislator a liar and challenging him to account for his development promises.
He also claimed that the government was unpopular in Kitui, questioning the political standing of leaders seeking to defend its influence in the region.
But Mutambu was having none of it.
The former MP furiously dismissed the accusations, accusing the caller of attempting to exploit him for handouts and alleging that his political competitors were using him to advance their political agenda.
He subsequently threatened to take the resident to court, warning that he would teach him a lesson through legal action over the claims made during the broadcast.
The caller accused Ukambani UDA brigade of attempting to determine the political direction of the Kamba community through alternative political arrangements within President William Ruto’s administration, questioning whether the community had meaningful space in the current government.
His remarks add another layer to the growing political contest in Ukambani, where competing factions are increasingly debating the region’s relationship with the national government ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Mutambu represented Mwingi Central in the National Assembly between 2013 and 2017 before losing the seat in the subsequent election.
The latest radio confrontation has now brought his former parliamentary record back into public discussion, with a resident demanding answers and the former legislator threatening to pursue the matter in court.
Channel 15 News has obtained and reviewed the audio recording of the exchange, capturing both the caller’s accusations and Mutambu’s response.
Whether the threatened lawsuit will materialise remains to be seen. But the fiery broadcast has already reignited questions about political accountability, development promises and the right of ordinary residents to challenge leaders over their records.
The allegations concerning CDF resources, Enziu River Bridge and the alleged Safaricom mast promise were made by the caller and have not been independently established. Mutambu disputes the accusations.
