Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has raised concerns over what she described as a dangerous resurgence of political violence and ethnic balkanisation, warning that Kenya risks sliding back into the dark days of the 2007–2008 post-election crisis.
Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, Wamuchomba accused the political class of failing in its constitutional responsibility to protect national unity and peace, saying some leaders were using ethnicity for short-term political gains.
“We bear a sacred responsibility to unite our people, safeguard our peace, and build a prosperous Kenya for generations,” she said.
Wamuchomba, who introduced herself as a mother, leader and representative of Kenyans who cannot speak for themselves, said recent political mobilisations in parts of the Rift Valley, particularly Uasin Gishu, risked dividing the country into ethnic enclaves.
She described the Rift Valley as “the heartbeat of our nation’s diversity” and warned against attempts to turn the region into an exclusive political zone.
“Anyone seeking to draw a line across our counties is an enemy of progress,” Wamuchomba declared, insisting that Kenya remains one indivisible democratic nation governed by the Constitution.
Wamuchomba Calls for Issue-Based Politics
The Githunguri MP called on political leaders to move away from ethnic mobilisation and embrace issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 General Election.
She said challenges facing Kenyans, including youth unemployment, economic hardship and underdevelopment, should not be viewed through an ethnic lens.
“These problems do not have a tribe,” she said, urging voters to judge leaders based on “ideas, manifestos, and track records, not by ethnic mathematics.”
Wamuchomba also criticised what she described as inflammatory remarks by some political leaders.
She singled out Nominated MP Joseph Wainaina, accusing him of making threats against certain communities in Uasin Gishu and the wider Rift Valley.
She also criticised Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over alleged remarks in which he likened a community to hyenas.
The MP called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to take action against leaders accused of making inflammatory statements.
“We want to see Honorable Duale arrested for what he said about a certain community and likening them to hyenas. We want to see Honorable Joseph Wainaina… in the docks,” she said.
Former Journalist Raises 2027 Concerns
Wamuchomba, a former journalist who covered the 2007–2008 post-election violence, said the recent pattern of political rallies characterised by tear gas, gunfire and burning vehicles should serve as a warning ahead of the 2027 elections.
She questioned whether the country was adequately prepared to prevent a repeat of the violence witnessed nearly two decades ago.
“If every weekend all we are witnessing is tear gas and bullets, what will happen in 2027? Are we preparing for civil war in this country?” she asked.
