Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed the coronation of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the Mount Kenya spokesperson. Kihara stated that the Mt Kenya region's spokesperson is former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. She made these remarks during a funds drive in aid of the Catholic Church in Kinungi town. Kihara expressed her opinion that any individual associating with President William Ruto stands no chance of representing central Kenya politics.
Kihara accused President Ruto of sponsoring multiple political parties to divide the Mt Kenya votes ahead of the 2027 General Election. She claimed that the move comes after the failed attempt by Prof Kindiki and Public Service Cabinet Secretary to sow discord and divide the region into Mt Kenya West and East. Kihara alleged that President Ruto is determined to cause discord within the mountain voting bloc and wreck divisions within the united opposition.
The MP also accused President Ruto of riding on the Mt Kenya vote-rich bloc to seek the presidency, only to abandon promises made to the people. Kihara noted that tens of parents were undergoing a hard time over lack of school fees due to the harsh economic hardships in the country as a result of government policies. She rallied support for the one-term movement, saying it was on course to remove the Kenya Kwanza administration from power and offer a new economic lifeline for Kenyans.
Kihara is the DCP Patron for Nakuru County and accused Ruto of ordering the shooting of protesting Gen Zs. She stated that the government is yet to address extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances that affected tens of families. The MP's comments come amid rising tensions within the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking at the same event, Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja accused Governor Susan Kihika of allegedly misusing billions of county funds. Karanja fingered Kihika over the utilisation of over Sh26 billion in annual allocation, following reports of alleged failed development projects across various sectors including health and education.
Karanja, who serves as the Senate Deputy Majority Leader, called on leaders to exercise caution and preach peaceful campaigns. She said this would guarantee the coexistence of communities ahead of the 2027 General Election. Karanja also advocated for prudent use of the county allocation of revenue budgets.
The Senate has been investigating the use of county funds, with Karanja revealing that 14 county officials were arrested by EACC over corruption allegations. The issue of county funds has become a contentious topic in the region, with leaders calling for transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.
Key points
- Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara dismisses Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as Mt Kenya spokesperson.
- Kihara accuses President Ruto of sponsoring multiple political parties to divide Mt Kenya votes.
- Senator Tabitha Karanja accuses Governor Susan Kihika of misusing Sh26 billion in county funds.
