Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plans to expand his political reach beyond his home territory. During a church service in Nyandarua County, he named Kisii, Ukambani, Maasailand, and Western regions as new focus areas. He asked people to let Senator John Methu serve as his representative in the Mount Kenya region when he travels elsewhere. Gachagua claimed President William Ruto visited Nyandarua nine times without keeping promises. He questioned the government's commitment to fighting illegal alcohol and drugs.
Gachagua told residents to vote against the President's allies, calling them betrayers worse than colonizers. He compared them to collaborators who worked against freedom fighters during the Mau Mau uprising. His announcement follows criticism from supporters about his narrow regional focus. MP Gathoni Wamuchomba said Gachagua already has Mount Kenya's support and should advocate for other communities instead. Former MP Kimani Ngunjiri warned that concentrating on one region might isolate Kikuyus from other Kenyan groups.
Gachagua told residents to vote against the President's allies, calling them betrayers worse than colonizers. He compared them to collaborators who worked against freedom fighters during the Mau Mau uprising. His announcement follows criticism from supporters about his narrow regional focus. MP Gathoni Wamuchomba said Gachagua already has Mount Kenya's support and should advocate for other communities instead. Former MP Kimani Ngunjiri warned that concentrating on one region might isolate Kikuyus from other Kenyan groups.
