On Thursday, June 5, former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu shared the reasons behind his falling out with Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President of Kenya.
In a candid interview on a morning TV show, Wambugu revealed that the disagreement between them was mainly due to clashing ideologies and differences in leadership styles.
Wambugu, who previously worked as Gachagua’s communication strategist, explained that the core issue was that Gachagua’s principles were hard for him to align with. “We are no longer on the same page.
I don’t agree with his principles,” Wambugu stated, suggesting that the divergence began when Gachagua established his Democracy for Citizens’ Party (DCP).
The former MP subtly referred to Gachagua’s recent comments about DCP being the dominant political force in the Mount Kenya region, which Wambugu viewed with skepticism.
“I come from Jubilee Party, a long-established party with nearly a decade of history. While Gachagua is focused on promoting his new party, I remain loyal to the values and principles of Jubilee,
” he explained, emphasizing that their differences were purely political but that he still respected Gachagua’s right to have his own opinions.
Before his appearance on the TV show, Ngunjiri Wambugu had also taken to social media, particularly Facebook, to question Gachagua’s political alignment with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
He raised concerns about Gachagua’s calls for unity in the Mount Kenya region, accusing the former DP of actually driving a wedge between political factions in the region, especially during the run-up to the 2022 general elections, when Gachagua campaigned actively for President William Ruto.
Wambugu made it clear that despite being sidelined politically in recent times, Jubilee Party still had a significant role to play in the Mount Kenya region, and it was wrong for anyone, including Gachagua, to suggest otherwise.
In what seemed to be an attempt to restore his political standing and gain favor with Uhuru Kenyatta, the former President who still has considerable influence in Mount Kenya, Gachagua recently defended Uhuru from attacks by allies of the current administration, including members of the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
This move came after Gachagua had been publicly critical of those in the Kenya Kwanza camp who were undermining Uhuru’s legacy.
On May 4, during a church service, Gachagua also warned those in the Kenya Kwanza coalition, including his former boss President William Ruto, who were using proxies to attack Uhuru Kenyatta.
“If you continue using these young men to insult the President, the next time you come here, I will tell the people to also come for you,” Gachagua stated, reflecting the tensions within the political ranks in the Mount Kenya region.
Wambugu’s comments shed light on the growing divide between the two former political allies, with deep-rooted differences over party loyalty, regional influence, and leadership visions for the future of Mount Kenya.
The tension in the region between these key political figures continues to escalate as the country looks ahead to the upcoming elections.
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