Leaders and residents of Maragua have urged lawmakers from the Mt Kenya region to refrain from divisive politics and avoid premature campaigning for the 2027 elections. Led by MP Mary Wamaua, they criticized some MPs for focusing on early political strategies rather than addressing the pressing issues facing the region and the country. Wamaua also condemned fellow legislators for targeting Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, despite him being the highest-ranking leader from Mt Kenya in the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Wamaua emphasized that Gachagua is the key link between the region and the national government for development projects. She expressed disappointment that MPs were engaging in internal conflicts instead of rallying together to address important matters affecting ordinary citizens. According to her, the priority should be ensuring that voters are seeing the benefits promised by the government, particularly in sectors like coffee, milk, and tea.
Her remarks came after more than 48 MPs from the region, led by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, declared their support for Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the preferred Mt Kenya link to the Executive. This move followed similar endorsements from Mt Kenya East leaders. Wamaua criticized these MPs for being out of touch with their constituents and failing to address urgent local issues, such as the eviction of small traders in Nairobi and the missing children in Endarasha.
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Wamaua also called for the MPs to unite in tackling national concerns, like the alleged takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by India’s Adani Group, which she said deserves serious attention. Local resident Andrew Thuo echoed Wamaua's sentiments, defending Deputy President Gachagua's performance and calling on President William Ruto to intervene and stop the political infighting.
Another resident, Fazul Mustafa, argued that the MPs' recent declarations were personal opinions and did not reflect the views of the electorate. He suggested that their actions were intended to undermine Gachagua, but noted that the Deputy President was growing in popularity among Kenyans despite the political tension.
