Kenyan MPs Shift Allegiance from Gachagua to Kindiki
Friday, September 13, 2024 saw 48 Mt. Kenya MPs renounce Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as their spokesperson. They instead endorse Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their new leader.
This decision was reached after a meeting in Nyahururu, Nyandarua County. At the meeting, they criticized Gachagua for attempting to isolate the Mt. Kenya region from the rest of the country with his tribal unity rhetoric.
Here is the full list of MPs who have switched ;-
1. Mwangi Kiunjuri- MP, Laikipia East
2. Wachira Karani – MP, Laikipia West
3. Jane Kagiri – MP, Laikipia
4. Eric Wamumbi – MP, Mathira
5. John Kaguchia – MP, Mukurweini
6. Duncan Mathenge – MP, Nyeri Town
7. Geoffrey Wandeto – MP, Tetu
8. Wahome Wamatinga – Senator, Nyeri
9. George Gachagua – MP, Ndaragwa
10. Micheal Muchira – MP, Oljororok
11. Faith Gitau – MP, Nyandarua
12. Joseph Gitari – MP, Kirinyaga Central
13. Kimani Ichung’wah – MP, Kikuyu
14. Alice Ng’ang’a – MP, Thika Town
15. Mburu Kahangara – MP, Lari
16. John Kiragu – MP, Limuru
17. Githua Wamacukuru – MP, Kabete
18. John Wanjiku – MP, Kiambaa
19. Ann Muratha – MP, Kiambu
20. Njoroge Kururia – MP, Gatundu North
21. Gabriel Kagombe – MP, Gatundu South
22. Simon King’ara – MP, Ruiru
23. Machua Waithaka – MP, Kiambu Town
24. Betty Maina – MP, Murang’a
25. Edwin Mugo – MP, Mathioya
26. Kimani Kuria – MP, Molo
27. Samuel Gachobe – MP, Subukia
28. Irene Njoki – MP, Bahati
29. Charity Kathambi – MP, Njoro
30. John Kiarie – MP, Dagoretti South
31. Augustine Mwafrika – MP, Roysambu
32. Stanley Muthama – MP, Lamu West
33. Joseph Githuku – Senator, Lamu
34. Karen Nyamu – Nominated Senator
35. Michael Wambugu – MP, Othaya
36. Martha Wangari – MP, Gilgil
37. David Gikaria – MP, Nakuru Town East
38. Kwenya Thuku – MP, Kinangop
39. David Kiaraho – MP, Olkalou
40. Muthoni Marubu – MP, Lamu
41. George Kariuki – MP, Ndia
42. Mary Maingi – MP, Mwea
43. Robert Gichimu – MP, Gichugu
44. Ronald Karauri – MP, Kasarani
45. Wanjiku Muhia – MP, Kipipiri
46. Joseph Iraya – Nominated MP
47. Antony Wainaina – MP, Kieni
48. Rahab Mukami – MP, Nyeri County.
These lawmakers represent various constituencies within the Mt. Kenya region and have collectively chosen to back Kindiki over Gachagua. The move signifies a significant shift in political alliances within the region ahead of the upcoming 2027 elections.
The decision to align with Kindiki as their new leader marks a strategic move by the Mt. Kenya MPs to realign their political affiliations and unite their support behind a different figure.
These lawmakers are publicly denouncing Gachagua. They are throwing their weight behind Kindiki. This signals a change in leadership dynamics within the region. It potentially influence the political landscape leading up to the next elections.
The shift in allegiance from Gachagua to Kindiki underscores the evolving political dynamics in Kenya, particularly within the Mt. Kenya region.
With 48 MPs openly declaring their support for Kindiki, the balance of power is likely to undergo a transformation. The influence within the region is also likely to change. This sets the stage for new alliances and rivalries as the country approaches the next electoral cycle.
