Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura claims that he was harassed by the United States secret service officers at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
In a social media post on Friday, Senator Mwaura alleged that he was unfairly treated by the officers on three different occasions for ‘being an albino.’
“I get into the building and check-in at the security. I do the usual stuff of emptying my pockets, then I go through the machine and they do a body search. Then I’m told to step aside and I am kept waiting for over 30 minutes. The Secret Service agents ask for my ID and by this time, they have picked my entry card,” wrote Mwaura.
“I give them my national ID and NHIF card as further proof of my identity. They tell me that they are looking for someone who fits my description and then they go like, ‘the photo is of the same person but the names don’t match’,” he added.
Mwaura said he offered to exit the premises but the officers continued to hold him until Nairobi Senator Johnston Sakaja confirmed his identity.
In a separate incident, Mwaura said he was treated in a similar manner when he went to meet President Kenyatta and other leaders at Hotel Latte.
“The Secret Service takes my card again while others start taking photos of me secretly with their phones. When I see them, I say a cheeky hi to them.”
“My colleagues have to explain again that I am a senator from Kenya when one of them asks ‘who is this guy?’ As if that is not enough, a Secret Service agent follows us up into the lift while looking at me suspiciously,” Mwaura explained.
Mwaura says was also temporarily denied access to his hotel room by security officers despite providing his UN accreditation.
“I couldn’t take it anymore!!! I reminded the Secret Service agent that he was a person of color and that I was a senator from Kenya. He was rude to ask me if I was a US senator. I told him he wasn’t the most important security agent and that he should step aside.”
“Anyway, I was allowed in after a State House official found me at the entrance and explained to them that I am a senator from Kenya,” he concluded.
Mwaura indicated that US Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter apologized after he learned of the incidents.
Mwaura is among Kenyan leaders attending the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in NY.
Senator Mwaura, now you have…
Senator Mwaura, now you have seen the real America for Africans in Africa and in the Diaspora. What you went through on those few days as a Kenyan Senator, is what “the so called blacks”, Kenyans and Africans go through on a daily basis.
Ambassador Kyle McCarter, there is nothing to apologize for, that is the culture of your people. It has been so for the “so called blacks” in your country for 400 years. It’s nothing new.
Senator Mwaura, this should put you on a mission to improve our country so other Kenyans and Africans do not have to leave Kenya and get the same treated (of being humiliated)
This should enlighten all our leaders go wake up from their slumber.
Anonymous UI, you are spot…
Anonymous UI, you are spot on, absolutely spot on!
I’m fed up with such…
I’m fed up with such comments, what do you mean by saying ati we go through this kind of treatment on a daily basis??
We are well educated people in America, working in cooperate companies some of us are big business people as well, opportunities we have here we can never get a quarter of it in Kenya.
So lets stop this stupid narrative ati we are ever going back to such corrupt countries. Never! We are staying inthe land of opportunities forever!!!
Oh please , get off your…
Oh please , get off your high horse. You think working for cooperate America means shit. What are you managing and what CEO are you in what company. You are a probably a diversity token with a title and probably do not contribute nada. Having a great job means nada, we had a black president but even then he was a seen as second class Negro by most. Whatchyoutalking about! If you only think that only in America you can excel and be someone important, I feel sorry for you. When you say we , talk for yourself in singular, who is we?
Formerlyguest…. I am part…
Formerlyguest…. I am part of the ‘we” Shiro is talking about…….
She has a point. Having a great job meas a lot. There is no shame to be had in having a good job. if you don’t have a good job, I hope you do get one so you can stop shitting on other people’s hard work and success. Whatever your definition of “good job” is, go work hard and get it.
I actually have a wonderful…
I actually have a wonderful job thank you very much BUT I do not try to glorify stuff just because I think this is Nirvana , hiyo tuu. Well some of us have other alternatives if you don’t!
Senator Mwaura, now you have…
Senator Mwaura, now you have seen the real America for Africans in Africa and in the Diaspora. What you went through on those few days as a Kenyan Senator, is what “the so called blacks”, Kenyans and Africans go through on a daily basis.
Ambassador Kyle McCarter, there is nothing to apologize for, that is the culture of your people. It has been so for the “so called blacks” in your country for 400 years. It’s nothing new.
Senator Mwaura, this should put you on a mission to improve our country so other Kenyans and Africans do not have to leave Kenya and get the same treated (of being humiliated)
This should enlighten all our leaders to wake up from their slumber.
That’s just Nasty. Just…
That’s just Nasty. Just beyond! Crazy world we live in.
Pole senator but IDENTIFYING…
Pole senator but IDENTIFYING Yourself with Kenya ID and NHIF on international venue??? Those are National Identity I guess high profile venue your Passport.with USA VISA Abended on it ingesaidia..on top of Venue badges..they were doing their Job at best level..I hope it was an eye opene lesson learned 4 nxt time
This is the excess baggage…
This is the excess baggage that’s causing the tax payer billions. What was he doing at the UN anyway? #Punguza_Mzigo.
How does one get mistreated…
How does one get mistreated while going through normal security protocols? Kenyan leaders just love being treated like sacred cows all the time such that the moment you subject them to equality and fairness they begin to develop paranoia. Mwaura saw himself being treated as albino. I doubt he is right.
Sn.Mwaura,you are only…
Sn.Mwaura,you are only trying to explain to us how efficient this secret service personnel are on top of their work,They don’t take chances.Security is #one thing in US and they are held responsible in case of a lapse.In other countries such as this one,you identify yourself with their Visa and your passport.For anybody to say that people of color are being mistreated is not true,it only depends ,same thing Kenyan police May handle a white person.The others Senators were not treated the same.
Kenya Id is only valid in…
Kenya Id is only valid in Kenya. Why should you give a Kenyan Id and NHIF card? You forgot you were not in Kenya. Unataka watu wakuonee huruma but you gave the wrong documents.
Pole Senator. If it is any…
Pole Senator. If it is any consolation, don’t take it personally. Americans are a baffle to the world….just look who/what they have for a president! Need I say more? Most of those workers have not ventured further then the walls they work within, so seeing a black man with a pigmentation challenge must have confused them…ni mzungu/ mweusi ama nini? Hence picture taking. Take it as a compliment that you managed to educate them on this. Ni wajinga kupindukia! Walk tall!
Haha tell ur folks back home…
Haha tell ur folks back home and reduce your selfimportance of treating whitey like kings in Kenya.
Ati introducing himselofu…
Ati introducing himselofu with a Kenyan ID and NSSF card abroad in a foreign country.
Aiii mheshimiwa, where was your passport, visa accreditation nakadhalika.
serves him right. they treat…
serves him right. they treat wazungu like gold. kula matunda you have planted. we go thru the same in Kenya coz we aren’t white. LOL. thats what real security looks like, frustrating.
Just stop with that whining…
Just stop with that whining ass attitude dude. You are not the only one with a condition out here. Unfortunately you have a track record of making up silly stuff while fronting albinism as an excuse. We are not buying that nonsense anymore. There is no way a US secret service agent would take your Kenyan ID and NHIF card as proof of identity in America. While here your only profs are your Kenyan passport and UN ID. So once again stop that stupid ass rant and grow up
I just wonder. What value…
I just wonder. What value does Mwaura add that he has to be sent to the UN. We are better off sending technocrats rather than wating money on such joy riders who then post nonsense for all to see. This poor third world country should never send a delegation of more than 5 people to such an event and no politicians apart from the president should attend.
I just wonder. What value…
I just wonder. What value does Mwaura add that he has to be sent to the UN. We are better off sending technocrats rather than wasting much needed funds on such joy riders who then post nonsense for all to see. This poor third world country should never send a delegation of more than 5 people to such an event and no politicians apart from the president should attend.
Senator should understand…
Senator should understand hapa America everyone is equal nobody is above the law or security protocol. Quit saying Ati I’m a senator in Kenya, nobody cares. Provide the right identification and keep it moving. How can a Kenyan ID sijui NHIF card work in America. Did you give your passport? Senator hapa you will be humbled to the ground ask Larry Madowo
His story ain’t making sense…
His story ain’t making sense…
First of all, where was your passport?
All you needed was that.
Again having your condition doesn’t give you a free pass.
Again, with all the cameras, I’m sure they will roll back and review the tapes.
Hopefully you are not just making stupid allegations because it will bite you.
why would you show the…
why would you show the Secret Service guy your NHIF card as proof of your identity???? Really? If I was in Uganda and a police officer stopped me, do I show them my library card from Nairobi as proof of my identity???