A Kenyan man has left many stunned after publicly declaring that he disowned his own tribe and chose to become “tribeless,” for reasons best known to him.
The man, identified as Njenga Omondi, recently took to Facebook with a candid post revealing that he ditched his Kikuyu identity about 20 years ago.
According to him, the decision to detach himself from tribal affiliation has brought him peace and happiness ever since.
In a post sighted by Nairobi News, Njenga said he walked away from his tribe two decades ago and has been enjoying every bit of his new cultural and social identity.
He even went as far as suggesting he could be the first Kenyan in history to voluntarily disown his tribe.
“Zamani nilikuwa msapere but nikaquit! I said efff-terere this shiet! I am the first Kenyan in history to quit his tribe! But haiko kwa Guinness Book of World Records coz sisi tulikuwa watu wa Amarios na Poolers. But it’s now 20 years and I am very happy not having a tribe! However, watu wanahug trees 72 hours ndio waomoke! Wapone! Nonetheless, I was the first Kenyan to quit his tribe! Coz tribe ain’t shiet!” he wrote.
His bold declaration quickly caught the attention of social media users, with many expressing surprise at his stance, given how deeply tribal identity is woven into Kenya’s social and political fabric.
Njenga also used the opportunity to criticize tribal politics in the country, taking a swipe at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
He accused some leaders of fueling tribal divisions among young people for political gain, remarks that stirred further debate online.
“Tribe haitawai kuhelp mahali but utapata D.O. flani anaitwa Gachagua… saa hii anashow watu ako na 6 Million Olundis behind him! Olundi!” he added.
His comments come at a time when conversations around tribalism and national unity continue to dominate public discourse in Kenya.
For decades, tribal identity has influenced voting patterns, access to opportunities, and social interactions, often sparking heated national conversations during political seasons.
Njenga’s post triggered mixed reactions online.
A section of netizens applauded him for rejecting tribal divisions and promoting a more unified Kenyan identity.
They argued that moving beyond tribal labels could help reduce discrimination and political manipulation based on ethnicity.
However, others strongly disagreed with his stance, insisting that tribal identity is an important part of heritage, culture, and family history that should not be dismissed.
Some critics questioned whether it is even possible to completely detach oneself from one’s roots.
Despite the divided opinions, Njenga’s post has undeniably reignited the conversation around tribalism, identity, and what it truly means to be Kenyan in a modern, diverse society.
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