A group of Murang’a MCAs declined an invitation to the state house scheduled for Friday, September 12, choosing instead to visit former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua at his Karen residence. Murang’a MCAs at the home of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua in Karen. Kariara ward MCA Gichobe Mbati confirmed the invitation, alleging that each MCA was promised KSh 300,000 to attend the meeting with President William Ruto. Why did Murang’a MCAs reject Ruto’s invitation? Mbati claimed the offer was perceived as a bribe, stating that the funds should be directed toward public services such as healthcare and education rather than political incentives.
“All of us received invitations to go to the state house today, and were promised KSh 300,000. These honourable members decided that they would not take the money as a bribe which we know very well are proceeds of corruption,” Mbati said. “We decided to visit our party leader and future president, Rigathi Gachagua, instead. The governor is aware of our decision.” Mbati emphasised that the assembly stands against bribery and remains committed to supporting Gachagua and the opposition movement. Murang’a MCAs visited DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua at his Karen home. He asserted that the visit to the state house by other leaders would not influence the political direction of the county. “Murang’a County Assembly does not take bribes from Ruto. We are interested in joining Gachagua to send Ruto home and establish a government that cares for the people. Ruto, not everyone has a price, and all those people you are holding are only there to take your money. They informed us before. The people of Murang’a are firmly behind DCP and under the joint opposition movement. So we are sorry,” he added.
Did Gachagua respond to Murang’a MCAs’ actions? In response, Gachagua accused Ruto of attempting to divide the Mt. Kenya region, alleging that he had encouraged counties such as Kiambu and Meru to distance themselves from the broader regional bloc. Gachagua urged residents to reject financial inducements and remain united. “What is happening at state house is a national shame,” Gachagua said. “It has become a hub of absurdity, money laundering, and corruption. I urge the people of Murang’a to recognise their true leaders and reject the traitors.”
By Nancy Odindo
