Waiguru apologises to Mt Kenya residents over Gachagua’s impeachment
Waiguru apologises to Mt Kenya residents over Gachagua’s impeachment
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has apologised on behalf of President William Ruto’s government over the political fallout linked to the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Waiguru spoke on Monday, May 11, 2026, during the launch of the Ksh200 million Mwea Integrated Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project in Kandongu. The remarks came amid lingering anger across the Mt Kenya region more than a year after MPs voted to remove Gachagua from office in late 2024.
Addressing residents, Waiguru acknowledged the frustrations still being felt on the ground.
“I have heard you. I cannot pretend that I have not, because I also live here,” she said.
She went further to offer an apology, while maintaining that her county government was not involved in the impeachment process.
“The county government was not involved; we were still here at the grassroots. The action took place in Parliament. However, I want to say that if you were deeply hurt, and since I am part of this government, then for collective responsibility, let me apologise. Please receive my apologies.”
The statement marked a rare public admission of political damage from a senior Kenya Kwanza figure. Gachagua and Ruto were once close allies whose partnership helped secure a strong Mt Kenya voting bloc in the 2022 election. However, their relationship collapsed after the impeachment, triggering a prolonged political rift.
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Gachagua now leads the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) and has aligned himself with opposition figures. He has continued to tour the country, claiming he has politically locked Ruto out of the Mt Kenya region and vowing to make him a one-term president.
Waiguru acknowledged that the impeachment has complicated efforts by government-aligned leaders to defend and promote the Kenya Kwanza agenda in the region. She noted that many residents feel betrayed, a sentiment she said has widened the gap between the electorate and pro-government leaders.
Even so, she urged residents not to abandon the administration, warning that political decisions made in anger could have long-term consequences for the region. She also suggested that unseating an incumbent president in 2027 would not be easy.
Her comments come at a time of visible strain among Mt Kenya leaders.
The impeachment fallout has forced many politicians to rethink their political alignments, balancing loyalty to the ruling coalition with growing local dissatisfaction.
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