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- Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and other leaders warn Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Dennis Itumbi against undermining Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing them of causing divisions.
- State House Spokesman Hussein Mohamed denies any fallout between President Ruto and DP Gachagua, emphasizing their continued cooperation.
A storm has been brewing within the Kenya Kwanza administration, as politicians allied to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accuse certain individuals of creating divisions among leaders in the Mt Kenya region.
During a church service in Endarasha, Nyeri County on May 19, Embakasi North MP James Gakuya issued a stern warning to Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, Dennis Itumbi, and others close to the president.
Gakuya cautioned them against attempting to undermine DP Gachagua, emphasizing the potential consequences of their actions.
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“There are young men who are advancing a narrative called generation change. I want to tell them they can carry on if they want to go against President William Ruto in 2027.
If they have other intentions of creating a rift in the Mt Kenya region, they will be considered our enemies,” Gakuya declared.
Political analysts have been observing signs of a growing rift between Gachagua and Nyoro, suggesting that Nyoro might enjoy more favor from President Ruto.
This dynamic is seen as a threat to Gachagua’s influence and is complicating the president’s relationship with his deputy.
Gakuya expressed his concerns, questioning whether the Kiharu MP was gearing up for a presidential run in 2027 and criticizing him for engaging in early campaigns.
The Embakasi North MP also targeted Itumbi, accusing him of being part of a group steering Nyoro’s political agenda.
Other leaders, including Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, echoed these sentiments, warning against any attempts to diminish Gachagua’s influence.
Kahiga passionately declared, “We will not allow our son (Gachagua) to go through what Ruto went through in the hands of Uhuru Kenyatta. Disrespect to Gachagua is disrespect to the mountain.”
Amid the escalating tensions, Gachagua himself urged his allies to refrain from attacking fellow politicians within President Ruto’s administration.
He called for respect and patience, stressing the importance of allowing elected officials to perform their duties without interference. “I have heard MPs talking about matters of the Deputy President instead of CDF.
How will you know the stories of the Deputy President? Please mind your business. Let us bring down the temperature and allow those who have the opportunity to serve to do so,” Gachagua advised.
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Earlier in the day, State House Spokesman Hussein Mohamed addressed reports of a fallout between the president and his deputy, asserting that there is no feud and that both leaders are working in harmony.
Mohamed’s remarks came as President Ruto prepared for a State Visit to the United States, aiming to dispel any notions of discord within the administration.
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