
In a fiery and emotional outburst that stunned Embu residents during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations, Embu Governor and UDA Party Chairperson Cecily Mbarire dropped a political bombshell—accusing shadowy government operatives of plotting her downfall.
According to Mbarire, clandestine meetings have been taking place under the cover of night, with top Nairobi-based officials allegedly sneaking into Embu to conspire with local leaders to sabotage her administration.
“I have supported this government more than anyone else, and now they are turning against me,” Mbarire declared, visibly fired up. “If there’s anyone who’s suffered for standing by this regime, it’s me!”
She didn’t mince her words. The governor warned those plotting behind closed doors that if the backstabbing doesn’t stop, she will start naming names—publicly.
“These people flying in from Nairobi, thinking they understand Embu politics better than us—they have no respect!” she shouted. “You think we don’t see what’s happening? I dare you to come back. We’ll meet face-to-face!”
In her blistering address, Mbarire reminded her critics that while they were absent from the trenches, she was on the ground, rallying Embu County behind President Ruto during the campaign.

“Where were you when I was mobilizing the entire county with my deputy and MCAs to support this government? Now you sneak in to stir chaos? I won’t allow it!”
Despite the betrayal she says she’s facing, Mbarire reaffirmed her loyalty to the President but made it clear she won’t tolerate underhanded politics.
“I welcome criticism,” she said, “but it must come through the right channels—not midnight meetings and backdoor sabotage.”
The governor’s defiant remarks come amid rising tensions within the ruling UDA party, following internal splits and leadership shake-ups—including the dramatic ouster of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, replaced by Interior CS Kithure Kindiki.
With factional divisions threatening to destabilize the party, Mbarire’s bold stand has sparked national debate and raised questions: Is UDA cracking from the inside—and who’s next on the political chopping block?