Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has issued a response after a letter he allegedly wrote on his relationship with Lillian Ng'ang'a did rounds online.
In a statement via Twitter on Thursday, October 7, 2021, Mutua stated that any written communication from him, including images, are only shared via his official social media handles.
He urged Kenyans to treat any other source of information alleging to be from him as fake.
File Image of Governor Alfred Mutua and Lilian Nganga. |Photo| Courtesy|
"Anything - write up, photos etc. that are written by me are posted in my verified Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts. Any other write-ups in blogs, WhatsApp groups etc. bearing my name as the author are FAKE. Please treat them as such," Mutua tweeted.
According to the letter seen by Nairobileo.co.ke, the title alleged that it had been drafted by the governor, detailing his relationship and eventual break up with Lillian.
"I look back & I realize that sometimes we unintentionally impose our visions onto our partners. Never asking what they wanted & deciding whether we can meet it. In my quest for ultimate success, I slowly but surely choked the life out of us. I gained the world, but I lost us," an excerpt from the letter reads.
It has since emerged that a Twitter user by the moniker T. R. Okuna is the author of the letter.
He revealed that he authored the letter in August 2020, and cautioned netizens against expropriating his content.
"Writing, especially on lived experiences, takes time and energy. Everyone is welcome to share my writing, as long as they don't appropriate or expropriate it.
"There cannot be peace unless the owner of food is allowed to eat his own food," Okuna said.
Mutua and Ng'ang'a parted ways after being together for over ten years.
On August 15, Mutua confirmed the separation, noting that it was bound to happen.
"Lillian and I have been a blessing to each other. Two months ago, we decided to slowly disengage. We are on amicable terms and remain very close as friends. We will continue to talk, meet and share ideas constantly," he said in a statement.
