A group of leaders allied to President William Ruto has urged residents of the Mt. Kenya region to distance themselves from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of promoting divisive politics and undermining the current administration.
The leaders made the remarks on Friday during an economic empowerment forum held at Wamagana Stadium in Nyeri County. Led by National Assembly Majority Whip Sylvanus Osoro, the leaders dismissed claims that the Mt. Kenya region is being alienated from national development efforts under the Kenya Kwanza administration.
“Leo nimekuja na hiyo message kabisa kwa watu wa Central. Nina waomba, miaka mbili ambayo iko, tafadhali, let us embrace the government of the day. Kura yako ni siri yako. And let me tell you, there is Kenya beyond our area. We cannot be speaking from one area tukifikiria Kenya yote iko namna hiyo. Apana,” said Osoro, urging the region to remain aligned with President Ruto’s leadership.
The leaders emphasized that the government is committed to equitable development across all regions, regardless of political affiliations. They noted that divisive rhetoric only serves to isolate communities and derail the country’s progress.
Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri echoed the sentiments, stating that the Kenya Kwanza administration is on course with its development agenda and remains focused on delivering its promises to the electorate.
“We are very much aware vile watu wanafikiria, maana ukimuuliza watu, wanafikiri huko Wamagana kutawaka moto, eti huko ndio wameenda kusomea fulani, wameenda kunena na wengine. Sisi hatuna hiyo haja hata kidogo. Kazi yetu ni kuwaelezea pahali tuko kwa sababu mlituchagua. We made promises to you, na hii serikali ya Kenya Kwanza had a plan. Na ukisoma ile plan, hiyo ndio tunaendeleza maneno yetu nayo,” Kiunjuri said.
The leaders also voiced strong support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, whom they praised as a progressive and unifying figure within the Kenya Kwanza coalition. Kindiki, who has recently gained visibility in national affairs, is seen by some within the ruling coalition as a potential future contender for higher office.
The forum comes amid simmering political tension in the Mt. Kenya region, where Gachagua has maintained a vocal stance against what he terms as betrayal by the Ruto administration. However, Ruto’s allies appear determined to counter this narrative and consolidate support in the region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
As the political realignments continue to unfold, the Mt. Kenya region, historically a key voting bloc, remains a focal point in Kenya’s evolving political landscape.
Written By Rodney Mbua
