The ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition’s elected officials have begun aggressively campaigning for President William Ruto’s re-election, asserting that his administration has already delivered on a substantial portion of its campaign pledges.
The message was delivered during a church service at the Worldwide Gospel Church in Kawaida, Kiambaa, hosted by local Member of Parliament Njuguna Kawanjiku. The leaders present dismissed the Opposition’s ongoing criticisms as mere propaganda designed to distract the public from the tangible successes achieved by the government thus far.
The delegation of MPs, which included Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa (Kikuyu), Alice Ng’ang’a (Thika), Githua Wamacukuru (Kabete), Nelson Koech (Belgut), Lang’ata MP Felix Odiwuor (Jalang’o), and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha, collectively affirmed that Kiambu County had seen significant development under President Ruto’s leadership.
A central theme of the event was the strong criticism leveled against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The leaders accused him of introducing divisive politics into the Mount Kenya region without presenting any meaningful development agenda of his own. Kabete MP Wamacukuru was particularly vocal, questioning Gachagua’s contributions to the county: “If I may ask you? What did you see that man (Gachagua) who is always on top of cars bring to this county?” He then defended his previous move, stating, “That is why I was the first person to impeach him.”
Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa added to the critique, condemning Gachagua for allegedly demeaning leaders who are children of single mothers—a reference believed to be aimed at Kiambaa MP Kawanjiku’s stature—calling the comments inappropriate for a leader of Gachagua’s standing.
The political event also served a charitable purpose, concluding with a successful fundraising drive. A total of close to Ksh 9.5 million was collected toward purchasing land and constructing a new church building, with President Ruto personally contributing Ksh 2 million.
