Mauche Primary School grounds in Njoro Constituency on Sunday played stage for Kenya Kwanza leaders to criticize former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua.
Led by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, they accused the former DP of promoting ethnic division, incitement, and retrogressive tribal politics.
Kihika was categorical that Kenya is bigger than any individual form the Mount Kenya Region.
She added that Kenya has come off tribal politics and such have no room whatsoever in the current political dispensation.
Kihika recalled the times when she chose not to be in the tribal politics by not supporting the then President Uhuru Kenyatta, a decision that saw her removed from her position in Senate.
“We will not allow former DP to divide us through tribal lines. We are also from Mlima but we have decided not to go the tribal way,” she stated.
The Governor asserted that Gachagua is attempting to create chaos and polarize the country along ethnic lines ahead of the electoral cycle.
She used the moment to call for for National Unity urging Nakuru residents and Kenyans at large to reject divisive regional politics.
Kihika who is defending her seat come 2027, also urged Nakuru residents to back President Ruto’s development agenda and work towards ensuring his second term.
“Here in Nakuru we have all communities living here and that’s why we will not allow politics of ethnicity and division. Let’s support government of the day and ensure development in all regions,” she said.
Similar sentiments were echoed by Njoro Member of Parliament Charity Kathambi who pointed out that as Peace ambassador she will never advocate for tribal politics.
Kathambi who is defending her seat for a third term stated that Njoro Constituency has remained united under her leadership and will not allow anyone to cause chaos and division moving forward towards 2027 general polls.
She at the same time rallied residents to support President William Ruto’s re-election, hacking this on the development realized in various parts of the country so far.
“Governor Susan and I have decided that we shall support the government of the day and ensure a second term for President William Ruto,” stated Kathambi.
On his part Nakuru Town East Lawmaker David Gikaria joined leaders in calling for national unity ahead of the general polls.
Gikaria who is eyeing the Nakuru Senatorial seat come 2027 vowed to rally support for President William Ruto’s re-election.
The leaders spoke during a fundraiser for churches in Njoro Constituency.