Gathoni Wamuchomba criticises Rigathi Gachagua
Gathoni Wamuchomba criticises Rigathi Gachagua
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has urged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to embrace a more inclusive approach in his political engagements beyond the Mount Kenya region.
Speaking on Monday, March 24, Wamuchomba noted that Gachagua has already secured the backing of the region, and should now extend his advocacy to other communities across Kenya.
“Rigathi needs to realise that he has the mountain with him; he does not have to talk and punch again about the mountain.
“He must also dissociate himself from his campaigns with the mountain connotation because he has fought for the mountain enough. He needs to be seen to be more accommodating to other communities,” she said.
Wamuchomba urged Gachagua to channel the same energy he has used to defend Mount Kenya towards addressing broader national issues.
“The same energy he has been using to fight for the mountain, he needs to use to advocate for people who are evicted in other areas and the forgotten communities of this country. If he really is a national leader, we need to see him fighting for other Kenyans,” she added.
Wamuchomba asserted that fighting for other communities would amplify the former DP’s push for lower taxation and other matters affecting the people of Kenya.
Wamuchomba has been a vocal supporter of Gachagua, particularly during the period leading up to his impeachment.
During the impeachment proceedings in October 2024, the MP defended Gachagua against allegations levelled against him.
Wamuchomba argued that the accusations were unsubstantiated and amounted to ‘mob justice.’
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“Everybody has their home. The Deputy President comes from Mt. Kenya, and every good thing starts from Jerusalem. We are the Jerusalem; we shall continue allowing the Deputy President to do the work he has been doing in Mt. Kenya,” she said.
In a recent interview, Wamuchomba explained that President William Ruto’s strained relationship with the Mt. Kenya region extends beyond Gachagua’s removal from office.
The lawmaker highlighted that the region’s dissatisfaction stems from economic hardships and unfulfilled promises.
“The people of Mt. Kenya are not happy with the President, and he is aware. Even if Rigathi was still the Deputy President, he would be in the black book like Ruto is.
“The mountain people are very upset with the regime because they are the business community, they are the farmers, and they still feel that this regime has been suppressive,” she said.
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