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48 MPs from Mt. Kenya and the diaspora endorsed CS Kithure Kindiki as their liaison with the national government.
The endorsement, announced on September 12, 2024, is seen as a potential challenge to Deputy President Gachagua’s regional influence.
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| Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with Interior CS Kithure Kindiki |
This declaration was made on September 12, 2024, with the MPs expressing their commitment to working with Kindiki to advance the region’s development agenda.
They praised his efforts in addressing national government functions, particularly in matters of security, and resolved to appoint him as their primary point of contact in the Executive.
The move to back Kindiki, rather than aligning closely with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has fueled speculation about potential political rifts within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
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While Gachagua has been a key figure in consolidating the region's votes and maintaining close ties with President William Ruto, the MPs’ decision to favor Kindiki suggests growing dissatisfaction with Gachagua's leadership.
Despite reaffirming their support for President Ruto’s administration, the MPs emphasized the need to fast-track development projects in Mt. Kenya through Kindiki's coordination.
They highlighted priorities such as improving agricultural product prices and completing stalled infrastructure projects, including roads and water systems.
Political analysts view this endorsement as a significant shift in Mt. Kenya’s power dynamics, with Kindiki emerging as an alternative leadership figure within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
While Gachagua seeks to solidify his influence in the region, the endorsement of Kindiki signals a potential reshaping of regional leadership.
The MPs concluded their statement by calling for unity, stressing that the region’s focus should remain on achieving development goals rather than fostering internal political divisions.
The impact of this endorsement on Gachagua's political standing remains to be seen.
The full list of the 48 MPs includes prominent figures such as:
Mwangi Kiunjuri – Laikipia East
(Dr) Wachira Karani – Laikipia West
Jane Kagiri – Laikipia
Eric Wamumbi – Mathira
John Kaguchia – Mukurweini
Duncan Mathenge – Nyeri Town
Geoffrey Wandeto – Tetu
Wahome Wamatinga – Senator, Nyeri
George Gachagua – Ndaragwa
Micheal Muchira – Oljororok
Faith Gitau – Nyandarua
Joseph Gitari – Kirinyaga Central
Kimani Ichung’wah – Kikuyu
Alice Ng’ang’a – Thika Town
Mburu Kahangara – Lari
(Eng) John Kiragu – Limuru
Githua Wamacukuru – Kabete7
John Wanjiku – Kiambaa
Ann Muratha – Kiambu
Njoroge Kururia – Gatundu North
Gabriel Kagombe – Gatundu South
Simon King’ara – Ruiru
Machua Waithaka – Kiambu Town
Betty Maina – Murang’a
Edwin Mugo – Mathioya
Kimani Kuria – Molo
Samuel Gachobe – Subukia
Irene Njoki – Bahati
Charity Kathambi – Njoro
John Kiarie – Dagoretti South
Augustine Mwafrika – Roysambu
Stanley Muthama – Lamu West
Joseph Githuku – Senator, Lamu
Karen Nyamu – Nominated Senator
Michael Wambugu – Othaya
Martha Wangari – Gilgil
David Gikaria – Nakuru Town East
Kwenya Thuku – Kinangop
David Kiaraho – Olkalou
Muthoni Marubu – Lamu
George Kariuki – Ndia
Mary Maingi – Mwea
Robert Gichimu – Gichugu
Ronald Karauri – Kasarani
Wanjiku Muhia – Kipipiri
Joseph Iraya – Nominated MP
Antony Wainaina – Kieni
Rahab Mukami – Nyeri County
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