By James Murimi - Reporter
Kenya, 14 May 2026 - East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP David Ole Sankok left mourners in stitches after openly declaring that he would never want a miracle cure for his disability because of the privileges and benefits he currently enjoys as a person living with disability.
Speaking at Mwiyogo in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County, during the burial of Annah Nyatoro Ndung’u, mother of former Kieni MP and current EALA legislator Kanini Kega, Sankok turned the solemn gathering into moments of laughter with remarks about the incentives available to persons with disabilities.
Sankok, who serves in EALA through the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket as a representative of persons with disability, said his condition had opened doors to benefits that others do not enjoy.
“Right now, I am in UDA representing persons with disability. As a PWD, I enjoy various privileges including importing duty-free vehicles,” he said, triggering laughter among mourners.
He then joked that despite his disability, his condition had never slowed his political journey.
“This leg does not make me move in reverse. I just walk forward with some difficulties,” he said.
The crowd burst into laughter again after Sankok delivered what became the highlight of his address.
“In fact, if the clergy here decides to pray for my condition to heal and it turns out to be a miracle, I would come up with a hammer and break it because this salary and these benefits are sweet,” he said.
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The remarks drew loud laughter from mourners and political leaders attending the burial ceremony.
Sankok also used the occasion to reflect on his political journey, likening politicians to pastoralists who are constantly searching for greener pastures.
“I am still in UDA to date, but as you know, I come from the pastoralist community where we are used to relocating from one place to another,” he said.
“As pastoralists, we are in UDA but we are just looking at where the rains are. In politics, the rains are the citizens.”
He later shifted to national politics and criticised efforts to review the retirement benefits of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, saying the country should instead focus on preserving the dignity of retired leaders.