Former Senior Economic Adviser to the President, Moses Kuria, has emphasised the unity and voting strength of the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that the bloc intends to cast all its votes as a single, united force.
Kuria was reacting to recent claims and debates suggesting that Kiambu County might not fully align with the broader Mount Kenya region politically.
Several Kiambu legislators have in the recent past demanded autonomy from the larger Mt Kenya region, arguing that such a move would grant the county access to an enhanced share of national resources.
However, Kuria dismissed such notions, affirming that Kiambu remains an integral part of the region and will contribute fully to its collective influence.
He further noted that the region’s estimated six million voters will act in unison during the next general elections.
“Let me state categorically that Kiambu will always be part of Mt Kenya. And not an isolated Mt Kenya, but one that will be a proud part and parcel of our wonderful nation, Kenya,” he said on his X handle on Thursday.
“And for avoidance of doubt, that Mt Kenya will pit all their 6 million votes in one basket in 2027.”
Kuria added that the region’s support will be unconditional, stressing that voters will not tie their collective decision to demands for specific political positions such as the presidency, deputy presidency, or cabinet appointments.
“They will do so unconditionally without demanding to be given the Presidency, the running mate, or the Prime Cabinet Secretary. So let’s relax and chew popcorn for another 92 weeks,” he posed.
The push for Kiambu autonomy, however, continues to gain traction among some local leaders.
Gatundu North MP Njoroge Karuria, during a recent public forum, said:
“We have about 1.5 million votes, equal to the votes of the other four counties combined. We don’t want the President to be saying he has been to Kiambu when he visits Mt Kenya. Kiambu, we are a stand-alone region. We want our own development, plans, our ministers, PSs, and our own money.”
The MPs, led by Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe, stressed that Kiambu has unique needs driven by rapid urbanisation and high population density.
Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha noted;
“Kiambu is cosmopolitan just like Nairobi. In Ruiru, we have eight wards, equivalent to like five counties elsewhere. Even Kiambu is equivalent to like six counties, and after Nairobi, we have the most votes.”
Other MPs backing the push include Alice Ng’ang’a (Thika Town), Njunguna Kawanjiku (Kiambaa), and Githua Wamacukuru (Kabete).
by JAMES GICHIGI
