“We need to be united.” – Mt Kenya Leaders Urged To Stop Divisive Summits
KANU, the former ruling party, has asked Mt Kenya leaders to halt political rallies that could further divide the region.
Former county chairman David Mbiu dismissed the Limuru III meeting held last Friday, claiming it was intended to criticize the Kenya Kwanza government.
Mbiu said it was wrong to attack Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, claiming he had neglected the region.
He also stated that both President William Ruto and his deputy deserve respect.
“It is not wrong to hold such a meeting, but we are asking ourselves whether its aim was to criticise the DP or to unite our people,” he said.
Mbiu urged local leaders to accept that Gachagua is the only Mt Kenyan leader in the highest level of government and to support him.
He urged Mt Kenya leaders to exercise caution in politics so as not to disrupt the region’s voting patterns, which are influenced by its large population.
He claimed Limuru III encouraged some leaders, including Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua and Jeremiah Kioni, to appear as if they wanted to compete with the DP.
“Gachagua has a lot of supporters who will die with him, while another group tries to lobby for support for another entity. This would result in splitting our unity, which is very unfortunate,” he said.
“We must protect our voting pattern. We shape this country’s politics with votes. If we scatter them, we will not be able to negotiate well in future governments.”
He spoke at the party’s delegates’ breakfast meeting in Limuru town on Tuesday.
It was attended by the county’s Kanu secretary, Karanja Sakina, and former Ndeiya councillor, Ndung’u Njenga.
Sakina asked Ruto to defend his deputy against political attacks from some UDA politicians and the opposition.
Sakina stated that Ruto was a symbol of national unity, and his position deserved respect.
He stated that if the current politics in the Central region continue, some leaders may remain divided and end up dividing Mt Kenya unity, resulting in a failure to lobby for regional development.
“The 2027 election campaigns have started early. They might leave this place undeveloped. We need to be united. When Rigathi is fought politically to an extent even the President is affected,” Sakina said.
“It is the duty of the President to control his UDA politicians and especially the MPs and MCAs from attacking Rigathi.
“By doing so, they will protect the numbers of MPs their party will have in the next Parliament and will strengthen the ruling party and assure unity.”
“We need to be united.” – Mt Kenya Leaders Urged To Stop Divisive Summits
