Githunguri MP Wamuchomba Criticizes DP Gachagua for Tribal-Focused Politics

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has urged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to broaden his political scope beyond the Mount Kenya region,

This comes amid increasing scrutiny of his perceived regional focus. Wamuchomba's appeal, made publicly, raises questions about Gachagua's national leadership aspirations as he faces pressure to demonstrate wider appeal. Wamuchomba, while acknowledging Gachagua's effectiveness in advocating for Mount Kenya's interests, suggests he leverage his influence to champion the causes of marginalized communities across Kenya.

She emphasizes that with significant support already secured within the Mount Kenya region, Gachagua should now address the needs of often overlooked populations, a call for inclusivity that comes during an ongoing debate about Gachagua's potential to unite diverse constituencies. Criticism of Gachagua's regional focus is not limited to Wamuchomba. Morara Kebaso, leader of the INJECT Party, recently accused Gachagua of promoting "tribal-driven politics."

Kebaso cited a video in which Gachagua asserted Mount Kenya's potential to dominate Kenyan politics for the next century, arguing that such rhetoric undermines national unity. These critiques come against a backdrop of recent political shifts, including the removal of several Gachagua allies from key parliamentary committee positions. The specific reasons for these reassignments remain speculative, but they underscore the complex dynamics within Kenya's political landscape.

Yesterday, President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua all attended separate church services in various parts of the country. President Ruto worshipped at AIC Jericho in Nairobi, accompanied by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and other elected officials from the capital. Meanwhile, former President Uhuru Kenyatta travelled to Meru to attend a Thanksgiving mass for Bishop Jackson Murugara at St. Joseph's Cathedral.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended the consecration and enthronement of Venerable Canon Gerald Mwangi Muriithi as the 3rd Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Mt. Kenya West in Nyeri, an area considered his political stronghold. He was accompanied by a group of his political allies.