Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has declared she will not join the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), following remarks by its leader, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba is speaking at a PCEA church service. Gachagua made remarks that appeared to belittle Mt. Kenya legislators after he compared the region’s leaders unfavourably to the legal team that supported former prime minister Raila Odinga. Why did Gathoni Wamuchomba disagree Gachagua? In a strongly worded response, Wamuchomba recalled the 2022 campaign period, when the Kenya Kwanza coalition, of which Gachagua was a key figure, encouraged voters to elect candidates from humble backgrounds, including children of single mothers.
She expressed disappointment that those same individuals were now being disparaged. “The same people we followed in 2022 are back on the car rooftops saying, ‘Our people, this is our party. They told us to elect ‘Kawanjiku,’ and now they are telling us that the children of single mothers are useless. When I tell you the truth, you call me a mole and a betrayer,” Wamuchomba lamented. The fierce lawmaker also criticised the economic consequences of their previous choices, citing increased taxes, business closures, reduced tea bonuses, and demolished homes. She accused the coalition of betraying the region and affirmed that she would not blindly follow a political party. “I will not support a murderer, and I will not join the DCP party through intimidation,” she stated. “I have a feeling ‘they’ shall end up with the same characters who told us that retired president Uhuru Kenyatta is a dynasty—those who have the blood of our sons in their hands,” she added.
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua unfavourably compared Mt. Kenya leaders and ODM MPs. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua. Source: Facebook How can opposition remove Ruto in 2027? Calling for unity among opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election, Wamuchomba urged like-minded politicians to stop infighting and engage in meaningful dialogue to realise the ‘Wantam’ agenda. She cautioned against branding women with derogatory labels, saying such tactics only divide voters and weaken the opposition’s chances. “Branding women like Wakarinda, Wamarinda don’t add votes; it only scatters them. Our fights will only give the enemy a free pass to victory. I will keep saying it till you block me from your profiles. Good people stop and review,” she warned, reaffirming her commitment to speaking the ‘unpopular truth’ despite criticism.
By Nancy Odindo
