I'm sorry, MP KJ says after criticism over remarks

Dagoretti South Member of Parliament John 'KJ' Kiarie has apologised for comments he made regarding the authenticity of ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001497718/ruto-forced-to-eat-humble-pie-as-gen-z-protests-escalate">nationwide protests< last week.

The comedian-turned-MP, while speaking at the National Assembly on Thursday, June 20, alleged he was a graphic expert who could tell the ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001497638/how-underground-tunnel-saved-mps-from-rioters-after-finance-bill-vote">Occupy Parliament protests< were doctored.

Kiarie, who courted criticism from Kenyans for the remarks, says he made the comments in the heat of the moment.

“I truly apologise for the comments I made regarding the protests and the authenticity of certain images. In the heat of the moment, during the debate on the ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001497705/finance-bill-2024-mps-have-final-chance-to-make-things-right-tomorrow">Finance Bill<, my words were unnecessary, misguided and insensitive,” said Kiarie.

He added; “I deeply regret my utterances and understand the anger and frustration that exists in our nation. Anger that stems from decades of unresolved, but potent national issues.

“Having been a part of movements for social justice and human rights in the past, I acknowledge the importance of vigilance and popular agitation for a better Kenya.”