He said most residents of county understand Giriama language better than any other. “I take pride in my language and I do not like this habit of journalists ignoring my speeches," Ngombo said. Anderson Kingi Ngombo told off journalists for concentrating on leaders who address people in either Swahili or English. A nominated MCA from the Kilifi county assembly has hit out at scribes for ignoring his speeches which are mostly delivered in the Giriama dialect. I can speak Swahili very well but what will the people who do not understand Swahili benefit if I speak in a language they do not understand?” he askedHe said most broadcast journalists turn off their cameras and recorders when he starts his Giriama speeches.

Source: The Star July 24, 2016 19:30 UTC