Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has set the stage for a political revolution in the Mt. Kenya region, promising a new party in 2025 to restore the community’s influence in national politics. Speaking at Kinunga Baptist Church in Mukurweini on Sunday, Gachagua made it clear that the region’s loyalty to the UDA party had been misplaced, leaving the community humiliated and politically diminished.
“As a region, we acknowledge our mistake of joining a government without a firm political structure. Next year, we will launch a new vehicle that truly represents Mt. Kenya’s ideals. Our people do not follow individuals but principles, and this time, we will get it right,” Gachagua declared.
Political Supremacy Under Siege
Gachagua minced no words in criticizing the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing it of sidelining Mt. Kenya leaders and plotting to destabilize the region. He alleged that there was a deliberate effort to incite chaos among Kikuyu youth by hiring gangs to provoke confrontations with his supporters.
“They are attempting to create a narrative of division in Mt. Kenya by funding chaos. This starts with splitting leaders and escalates to violence. We will not tolerate it,” he warned.
The former Deputy President also expressed concern over the erosion of unity within the region, blaming “bought MPs” for betraying the community in exchange for personal rewards.
A New Political Path
Accompanied by local leaders, Gachagua reiterated his commitment to building a resilient political foundation for Mt. Kenya, one that prioritizes the interests of its people. His announcement comes amid growing frustrations in the region over perceived marginalization in President William Ruto’s government.
“Mt. Kenya will not remain silent. We are charting our path, and it will be a path of ideals, not the empty promises we have been fed. Our people deserve better,” Gachagua stated.
Rising Tensions
The Sunday meeting also saw Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga rebuke what he called an attempt to trade Gachagua’s political influence for token Cabinet appointments.
“Let those who think they can betray the region know that we will not accept their deals. Mt. Kenya stands firm with Gachagua, and we will not be bought,” Kahiga declared.
Additionally, Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo condemned recent disruptions at a funeral in Limuru attended by Gachagua, calling it state-sponsored violence aimed at intimidating the former Deputy President’s loyalists.
Reclaiming Political Dominance
Gachagua’s pledge to establish a new political party has reinvigorated discussions about Mt. Kenya’s future in national politics. As the region prepares to rally around a new cause, it signals a bold step toward reclaiming its lost political clout.
For Gachagua and his allies, 2025 represents more than just a new party—it’s the start of a new era where Mt. Kenya is no longer a follower but a formidable force in shaping Kenya’s political landscape.
