Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has spoken in defense of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, emphasizing his continued relevance as the undisputed political figure in the Mount Kenya region despite recent criticism directed at him by certain leaders.
In her statement on Monday, September 29, 2025, Wamuchomba faulted politicians undermining Kenyatta, arguing that divisive rhetoric weakens the unity of Mount Kenya. She stressed that no single individual or party can claim to control the region’s large voting bloc.
The legislator highlighted that Mount Kenya’s estimated eight million voters have historically supported diverse political movements. She reminded critics that before the Democratic Change Party (DCP), the community had rallied behind parties like Jubilee, UDA, and DP, showing their independence.
According to Wamuchomba, Kenyatta’s ten years in office demonstrated his leadership and stability. She noted that he neither faced impeachment nor sought to remove his deputy despite political disagreements, which she said reflected his commitment to national cohesion and peace.
She insisted that Uhuru’s status as Mount Kenya’s kingpin was not self-imposed but naturally earned through his record. Wamuchomba argued that his legacy and leadership still resonate strongly across the region, giving him influence unmatched by any emerging political figure.
The MP further defended Kenyatta’s right to endorse or support a preferred successor, questioning why some leaders are now attempting to take over parties they previously dismissed. She described such maneuvers as opportunistic and lacking genuine political credibility.
Wamuchomba also cautioned that attacks against Kenyatta extend beyond personal criticism, framing them as insults against Kiambu County and the wider Mount Kenya community. She warned that the region’s leaders would not tolerate such continued political hostility toward the former president.
On reports linking Kenyatta to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i in succession politics, she dismissed them as baseless. She maintained that every Kenyan, including Uhuru, has the constitutional right to freely associate politically without undue speculation or suspicion.
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