MCA Tricky Challenges Alex Mwakideu Over Calls to Praise Government Projects

MCA Tricky has challenged veteran radio presenter Alex Mwakideu over his call for celebrities and other public figures to openly acknowledge government development projects.

Mwakideu recently attracted attention after highlighting the construction of a road in Taita Taveta County, saying public figures should not be afraid to speak about development projects they witness across the country.

The radio presenter said he was simply stating what he considered to be a fact.

“If you are a celebrity, speak up. Don’t fear,” Mwakideu said.

He also expressed his satisfaction with the road project, saying he was pleased to see the government undertaking development work in Taita Taveta.

“I’m a happy man because this government is building a road in Taita Taveta. That is a fact,” he stated.

Mwakideu denies being paid

Mwakideu also sought to distance his comments from claims of political allegiance or financial influence.

He maintained that he had not been paid to speak positively about the project.

“I have not been paid to state this,” he said.

The presenter further said he did not intend to align himself with either of the political formations commonly referred to as Tutam and Wantam, insisting that his comments would be based on what he considers factual.

“I will never be ‘Tutam’ or ‘Wantam’, I will state facts,” Mwakideu added.

MCA Tricky questions the approach

MCA Tricky, however, offered a different perspective, questioning whether the construction of roads should be treated as an achievement that celebrities are expected to publicly promote.

The comedian argued that providing infrastructure is part of a government’s responsibilities and should not necessarily require public figures to praise the administration.

“This is not the first government to build roads, and if we are to rank it, it will be the last,” Tricky said.

He also questioned whether taxpayers should view government-funded development projects as favours.

“Again, we should never worship tax-driven developments in a country,” he added.

Tricky went on to question whether citizens should be expected to praise the government for projects financed through public resources.

“Is it a favour they are doing for the country?” he asked.

Tricky says results should speak for themselves

The comedian further argued that a government delivering services effectively should not need celebrities to promote its work on social media.

“When the system is running, the results won’t need Instagram or TikTok to talk about,” he said.

The contrasting views have sparked a broader conversation about the role of celebrities and media personalities in discussing government projects and public spending.

While Mwakideu believes public figures should acknowledge development they witness without being afraid of political labels, Tricky’s position is that citizens should evaluate government projects as part of the administration’s responsibility to taxpayers.