Speaking during the requiem mass of the late Ol Kalou MP David Njugua in Nyandarua County, Gachagua stressed that political office can be taken away, but public support cannot be erased.
Gachagua’s remarks came amid heightened political tensions in Mt Kenya, where leaders are carefully navigating alliances and rivalries in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.
“Rais vile umeona leo na utakuja kuona tukienda mbele, ni kweli ulinitoak kwa ofisi lakini kunitoa kwa roho za hawa watu itakuwa kibarua kigumu sana. Itakuwa kama kukata mti wa Mugumo na wembe,” Gachagua declared, using a local metaphor to highlight the depth of his connection to the electorate.
The former Deputy President emphasized that the people’s loyalty is rooted in shared history and trust.
He reminded Ruto that the community supported him during the elections, urging the President to focus on delivering development rather than attempting to undermine established political relationships.
“Tulikupenda tukakuheshimu na tulikuchagua, na hata kama tuko na shida na wewe tutatatua wakati wa uchaguzi. Wakati huu uko kwa kiti, endelea kutufanyia kazi ile utaweza. Jaribu kufaya ile kazi utaweza kufanya, mambo mengine tutatatua huko mbele kwa hivyo hii ni mkutano wa amani,” he said.
Gachagua also cautioned against politicizing mourning events. He insisted that political disagreements and campaigns should remain outside solemn gatherings, urging all attendees to maintain respect and decorum during the burial.
Gachagua also cautioned against politicizing mourning events. He insisted that political disagreements and campaigns should remain outside solemn gatherings, urging all attendees to maintain respect and decorum during the burial.
“Hapa nisiskie hata maneno ya Wantam. Hio ni mambo yetu ya huko nje,” he stated, underscoring the need to separate political contests from communal mourning.
In a pointed warning, Gachagua accused certain advisers, including Kikuyu town MP Kimani Ichung’wa, of betraying the Mt Kenya community.
In a pointed warning, Gachagua accused certain advisers, including Kikuyu town MP Kimani Ichung’wa, of betraying the Mt Kenya community.
He argued that such individuals could mislead the President and weaken his relationship with local voters.
“Rais, nikwambie ukweli, wale watu wangepata shida hapa ni kina Kimani Ichung’wa kwa kuwa ni wasaliti wa jamii yetu. Hawa ni watu ambao wanatukana jamii,” Gachagua said.
He added that he had previously warned the President against taking counsel from those who do not prioritize the community’s interests.
The requiem mass, which brought together leaders across political divides, provided Gachagua with a platform to assert his enduring influence in the Mt Kenya region.
The requiem mass, which brought together leaders across political divides, provided Gachagua with a platform to assert his enduring influence in the Mt Kenya region.
He was accompanied by key allies, including John Methu, signaling a consolidated front within his political camp.
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