Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri has dismissed the much-hyped political announcement by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing it as mere theatrics with no substantial impact.
In an interview with Inooro TV on Tuesday morning, Kiunjuri downplayed claims of an impending "political tsunami" in Central Kenya, which many speculate is aimed at allies of President William Ruto amid growing regional divisions.
"It's just another political party being announced," Kiunjuri remarked. "People will question what this new party can achieve that others haven’t. We've had PNU under Kibaki, Jubilee, and now UDA. Ultimately, it’s not about parties; it’s about the people."
Kiunjuri criticized Gachagua's efforts to rally leaders who lost in the last election, questioning their ability to bring meaningful change. "You can’t parade electoral losers without addressing why they lost or outlining how they’ll fix past failures," he said.
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He also questioned Gachagua's leadership record, pointing out the lack of tangible developments in Central Kenya. "When the dust settles, people will ask: What did you achieve for our region in two years as deputy president? You visited Laikipia over ten times—did you leave behind even a single road or toilet?"
The former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary under President Uhuru Kenyatta warned that the ongoing political tension in the region could lead to poor leadership choices in the 2027 elections. "If voters continue making emotional decisions out of anger, we risk ending up with worse leaders than we have now," he cautioned.
Since leaving office, Gachagua has been vocal in his criticism of former allies in government, accusing President Ruto of betraying Central Kenya, a region instrumental to his electoral victory. He has promised a major political declaration this month, claiming it will transform Mt. Kenya's political landscape.
