Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has attributed the entry of the Opposition into the government to the ongoing infighting among Mt. Kenya leaders.
Speaking in Githunguri, Kuria warned that these internal conflicts have weakened the region’s political standing.
“Leaders have started fights they don’t know how to finish,” Kuria cautioned, emphasizing the need for strategic thinking.
“Don’t start a fight if you don’t know how you will win and end it. Let’s be the people who strategize to win. Even those people from the Opposition have joined the government because we started fights we couldn’t finish. We invited them,” Kuria remarked during the funeral of two relatives of Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa.
Kuria drew a parallel between the current situation and a personal experience with a friend who would provoke others in a bar after a few drinks, only to get beaten and thrown out.
He stressed the importance of uniting the Mt. Kenya people before rallying the region’s leaders.
“We are talking about the unity of Mt. Kenya, and I fully support it. But let’s start by uniting to complete the stalled projects initiated by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. We must unite the people before we move on to uniting the leaders,” Kuria stated.
Kiambaa MP Njuguna Kawanjiku, also speaking at the funeral, clarified that he has no personal differences with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
“There have been rumors that I differ with the Deputy President, but that is not the case. I fully support Gachagua and President William Ruto,” Kawanjiku said, affirming Gachagua’s position as the leader of the region.
Nyandarua Senator John Methu echoed these sentiments, urging Gachagua to work with all leaders and to seek allies beyond Mt. Kenya.
“Our Deputy President, kindly reach out to all leaders across the country. We are fully behind you and the President,” Methu stated.
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba also voiced her support for Gachagua, urging Mt. Kenya leaders to emulate the unity seen among Rift Valley leaders.
“We know those who walk around insulting Rigathi Gachagua and former President Uhuru Kenyatta. We will not allow such behavior,” she said. Wamuchomba called on Mt. Kenya leaders to rally behind Gachagua, dismissing criticism of him as a “villager” as irrelevant to his leadership.
Embakasi North MP James Gakuya emphasized the importance of national unity, urging Kenyans to come together for the country’s progress.
He also called on Gachagua to support coffee and milk farmers in the region, ensuring they receive the assistance they need.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who spoke at the same event, called for the unity of Mt. Kenya leaders to focus on development and fulfilling campaign promises.
“What I’m calling for is unity of purpose. We should stop fighting each other,” Gachagua said, reiterating his commitment to the region’s interests.
Using an analogy of a rabbit tricking a hyena into fighting its own wife, Gachagua highlighted the dangers of internal conflicts.
He also stated that he has no issue with the Opposition being welcomed into the government, and reassured the people of Mt. Kenya that he will speak out and guide the community at the appropriate time.
“A time will come when I will talk, and I know you will listen to me. Support leaders who are pushing for the interests of our community,” Gachagua said.
