Full List of 48 Mt. Kenya MPs Who Endorsed CS Kindiki Over DP Gachagua

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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.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with Interior CS Kithure Kindiki

A group of 48 Members of Parliament from the Mt. Kenya region and its diaspora has endorsed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their official link to the national government. 

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:

1. Mwangi Kiunjuri – Laikipia East

2. (Dr) Wachira Karani – Laikipia West

3. Jane Kagiri – Laikipia

4. Eric Wamumbi – Mathira

5. John Kaguchia – Mukurweini

6. Duncan Mathenge – Nyeri Town

7. Geoffrey Wandeto – Tetu

8. Wahome Wamatinga – Senator, Nyeri

9. George Gachagua – Ndaragwa

10. Micheal Muchira – Oljororok

11. Faith Gitau – Nyandarua

12. Joseph Gitari – Kirinyaga Central

13. Kimani Ichung’wah – Kikuyu

14. Alice Ng’ang’a – Thika Town

15. Mburu Kahangara – Lari

16. (Eng) John Kiragu – Limuru

17. Githua Wamacukuru – Kabete7

18. John Wanjiku – Kiambaa

19. Ann Muratha – Kiambu

20. Njoroge Kururia – Gatundu North

21. Gabriel Kagombe – Gatundu South

22. Simon King’ara – Ruiru

23. Machua Waithaka – Kiambu Town

24. Betty Maina – Murang’a

25. Edwin Mugo – Mathioya

26. Kimani Kuria – Molo

27. Samuel Gachobe – Subukia

28. Irene Njoki – Bahati

29. Charity Kathambi – Njoro

30. John Kiarie – Dagoretti South

31. Augustine Mwafrika – Roysambu

32. Stanley Muthama – Lamu West

33. Joseph Githuku – Senator, Lamu

34. Karen Nyamu – Nominated Senator

35. Michael Wambugu – Othaya

36. Martha Wangari – Gilgil

37. David Gikaria – Nakuru Town East

38. Kwenya Thuku – Kinangop

39. David Kiaraho – Olkalou

40. Muthoni Marubu – Lamu

41. George Kariuki – Ndia

42. Mary Maingi – Mwea

43. Robert Gichimu – Gichugu

44. Ronald Karauri – Kasarani

45. Wanjiku Muhia – Kipipiri

46. Joseph Iraya – Nominated MP

47. Antony Wainaina – Kieni

48. Rahab Mukami – Nyeri County