Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has denied allegations that she betrayed allies after visiting the family of the leader of the Majority in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, following the death of his father.
In a statement on Thursday, September 18, Wamuchomba explained that she went to visit the family to offer her condolences, noting that Ichung’wah’s elder sister is her longtime friend and supporter.
The UDA MP dismissed claims circulating online that Ichung’wah disclosed that she has been leaking information about the opposition to the government side.
Wamuchomba said she challenged those sharing the claims to table evidence of the betrayal, adding that no clip had been produced.
“Hon Kimani made a speech in my presence and never mentioned or spoke what the section of media is reporting, and even if he said anything, how credible is he? I have challenged them to produce a clip as evidence, and none has done so, though some have rendered apologies.
“From this experience, I have been branded a traitor, a betrayer out of my sincere act of mercy for something I didn’t say or do,” said Wamuchomba.
The Githunguri MP expressed disappointment that her act of mercy had been misinterpreted, accusing her detractors of political bullying aimed at silencing her.
“I have not betrayed my people, and I will not. My resolve is clear; I will not be intimidated to support or join anyone I don’t believe in. I will not join in tribal rhetoric that solves no problems for Kenyans, just for political correctness.
“I take this as a signal of political bullying and a way of silencing me. But I refuse to surrender my dreams to negative noises,” she stated.
Further, Wamuchomba emphasized that she will neither praise a failed system nor cheer leaders she termed as selfish political patrons.
“I will continue to write history in this country. I am the woman for the job,” the Githunguri MP concluded.
Ichung’wah’s father, Isaac Ichung’wah Ngugi, passed away peacefully at the age of 105 at his Kikuyu home on Thursday, September 4.
On Saturday, September 13, Wamuchomba visited the Ichung’wah family in their home to share her condolences.
“Today, I joined colleagues and family of the Ichung’was in mourning the passing on of Mzee Ngugi Ichung’wa in their village home in Mayaihii Kikuyu.
“As a friend to Ms Wandai Ichungwa- Elder sister to Hon Kimani Ichun’gwah, it’s my duty to stand in prayer with the family irrespective of my political opinion and differences,” she said in a statement
Ngugi was laid to rest on Monday, September 15, at his home in Kikuyu constituency, Kiambu County.
The funeral was attended by President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, and other senior government officials.
