Political realignments continue to reshape Kenya’s volatile landscape as leaders recalibrate their positions ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Across the country, questions of loyalty, access to state resources and the price of dissent are increasingly dominating public debate, especially within regions seen as politically strategic to the ruling coalition.
It is against this backdrop that Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni wa Muchomba has made a dramatic political turnaround, publicly expressing regret over her past association with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
She accused Gachagua of having a dark heart, signalling a complete breakdown of a relationship that once placed them on the same political side.
Wa Muchomba, who had previously been perceived as sympathetic to Gachagua’s camp following his fallout with President William Ruto, has now openly returned to the President’s fold.
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She framed her decision as a pragmatic move aimed at ensuring development for her constituents, arguing that political positioning must ultimately serve the people on the ground.
“Leadership is about delivering for the wananchi,” she said, suggesting that working with the government of the day was the most effective way to bring tangible benefits to Githunguri.
Her remarks appear to echo a growing sentiment among some lawmakers that remaining in opposition to the State comes at a high cost for local development.
The MP’s sharp criticism of Gachagua adds to the deepening rift within Mt Kenya politics, a region that has witnessed shifting allegiances since the former deputy president’s impeachment.
Once a dominant voice in the area, Gachagua now faces mounting public criticism from leaders who were previously considered allies.
Political analysts say Wa Muchomba’s statements reflect a broader realignment driven less by ideology and more by access to power and resources.
They argue that her comments underscore the intense pressure on MPs to demonstrate results to voters amid economic hardship and rising expectations.her decision places her firmly in President Ruto’s camp, while reopening old wounds in a region still struggling to define its political direction after a period of unprecedented upheaval.
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