By BRIAN MUSYOKA
Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of undermining political leaders from the Mt Kenya East region, urging Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya and Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP-Mbus) leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki instead.
Speaking during separate public meetings in Chuka/Igambang'ombe Constituency in Tharaka Nithi County and Kiritiri in Mbeere South Constituency, Embu County, Ruku said recent political developments had demonstrated that Gachagua no longer valued the contribution of the three leaders, warning that they risked being sidelined if they continued associating with him.
The Cabinet Secretary said Muturi, Munya and Kivuti are respected leaders in the Mt Kenya East region and should unite behind Prof. Kindiki to strengthen the region's political voice and bargaining power ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruku accused Gachagua of repeatedly falling out and unilaterally attacking political allies, citing his public attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta as an example. He noted that the former Deputy President had developed a habit of publicly criticising leaders with divergent opinions, describing his leadership style as divisive and harmful to regional unity.
He further stated that Gachagua was attempting to isolate the Mt Kenya region from the national government, warning that such an approach would undermine development and economic opportunities for residents.
The Cabinet Secretary urged residents to continue supporting the Kenya Kwanza administration, saying the government's performance should be judged by the development projects being implemented across the region. He highlighted key infrastructure projects in Mbeere South, including the Kiambere–New Site Road, the Machanga–PI Road and the Kamburu Bulk Water Project, saying they would improve transport, boost economic activity and expand access to clean water.
Ruku maintained that President William Ruto's administration and Deputy President Prof. Kindiki remained committed to accelerating development in the Mt Kenya region through continued investment in infrastructure and public services. He dismissed claims that Gachagua held exclusive political influence over the region, insisting that no individual had the authority to determine the political direction of the Mt Kenya community.
The Cabinet Secretary appealed to leaders and residents of Mt Kenya East to unite behind President Ruto and Prof. Kindiki, saying cooperation with the national government would guarantee sustained development and a stronger political position for the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The CS was accompanied by Chuka/Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene, Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi, Lafey MP Mohammed Abdi and Taveta MP John Bwire who also urged residents to support the government's development agenda and maintain unity behind the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Ruku further noted that it was former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who has a problem with the government, and not the Kikuyu community, urging members of the Kikuyu diaspora not to allow political differences involving one individual to influence their support for the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The CS was accompanied by Chuka/Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene, Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi, Lafey MP Mohammed Abdi, Taveta MP John Bwire who also urged residents to support the government's development agenda and maintain unity behind the Kenya Kwanza administration.
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