Shock in Mt Kenya Politics as Nyeri Governor Makes Major Political Move

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has weighed in on the growing debate around relations between county governments and the national leadership. He argued that regional development depends largely on cooperation rather than political isolation.

Speaking during a public engagement in Nyeri County, the governor emphasized the importance of unity, dialogue and pragmatic leadership in advancing the interests of residents.

Kahiga said county leaders must put aside partisan considerations and focus on tangible outcomes that improve livelihoods, including infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and youth employment.

He noted that Nyeri, like many other counties, faces pressing development needs that require close coordination with the national government and access to state resources.

It was against this backdrop that the Nyeri governor openly declared his full support for President William Ruto, stating that his decision to work with the Kenya Kwanza administration is purely anchored on service delivery.

Kahiga said aligning the county with the national government would accelerate projects and ensure Nyeri residents benefit from ongoing and future development programmes.

The governor dismissed claims that his stance was motivated by personal political gain, insisting that his priority remains the welfare of the people who elected him.

He cited road construction, agricultural subsidies, water projects and health sector improvements as areas that stand to gain from closer cooperation with the national leadership.

Kahiga also urged leaders from the Mt Kenya region to adopt issue-based politics and avoid confrontational approaches that could slow development.

He argued that counties that maintain constructive relationships with the national government are better positioned to attract investment and secure funding for key projects.