48 Mt Kenya Leaders Name CS Kindiki As Their Kingpin

48 elected leaders from the Mount Kenya region and its diaspora have officially named Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their regional kingpin.

On Thursday, September 12, in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, a crucial meeting took place that would redefine the political strategy for the Mount Kenya region. The gathering, attended by a diverse group of lawmakers, resulted in a unanimous decision to endorse CS Kindiki as their link to the national government.

The legislators released a joint statement highlighting the urgency of their decision:

The lawmakers expressed their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, citing several key issues:

  1. Lack of a focal point: The absence of a central figure to channel the interests and priorities of Mount Kenya residents has hampered development efforts.
  2. Misplaced political focus: The region has been plagued by politics centered around supporting individual ambitions rather than pursuing the collective interests of constituents.
  3. Intimidation tactics: Some MPs claimed they faced “condescending threats of dire political consequences” for not supporting certain personal interests and ambitions.

In their own words, the legislators stated:

The list of 48 legislators supporting CS Kindiki spans multiple counties and includes prominent political figures.

The list includes:

1.Mwangi Kiunjuri- MP, Laikipia East

2.Wachira Karani – MP, Laikipia West

3. Jane Kagiri – MP, Laikipia

4. Eric Wamumbi – MP, Mathira

5. John Kaguchia – MP, Mukurweini

6. Duncan Mathenge – MP, Nyeri Town

7. Geoffrey Wandeto – MP, Tetu

8. Wahome Wamatinga – Senator, Nyeri

9. George Gachagua – MP, Ndaragwa

10. Micheal Muchira – MP, Oljororok

11.Faith Gitau – MP, Nyandarua

12. Joseph Gitari – MP, Kirinyaga Central

13.Kimani Ichung’wah – MP, Kikuyu

14.Alice Ng’ang’a – MP, Thika Town

15.Mburu Kahangara – MP, Lari

16.John Kiragu – MP, Limuru

 17.Githua Wamacukuru – MP, Kabete

18.John Wanjiku – MP, Kiambaa

19. Ann Muratha – MP, Kiambu

20.Njoroge Kururia – MP, Gatundu North

21. Gabriel Kagombe – MP, Gatundu South

22. Simon King’ara – MP, Ruiru

23. Machua Waithaka – MP, Kiambu Town

24. Betty Maina – MP, Murang’a

25. Edwin Mugo – MP, Mathioya

26. Kimani Kuria – MP, Molo

27. Samuel Gachobe – MP, Subukia

28. Irene Njoki – MP, Bahati

29. Charity Kathambi – MP, Njoro

30. John Kiarie – MP, Dagoretti South

31. Augustine Mwafrika – MP, Roysambu

32. Stanley Muthama – MP, Lamu West

33. Joseph Githuku – Senator, Lamu

34. Karen Nyamu – Nominated Senator

35. Michael Wambugu – MP, Othaya

36. Martha Wangari – MP, Gilgil

37. David Gikaria – MP, Nakuru Town East

38. Kwenya Thuku – MP, Kinangop

39. David Kiaraho – MP, Olkalou

40. Muthoni Marubu – MP, Lamu

41. George Kariuki – MP, Ndia

42. Mary Maingi – MP, Mwea

43. Robert Gichimu – MP, Gichugu 6

44. Ronald Karauri – MP, Kasarani

45. Wanjiku Muhia – MP, Kipipiri

46. Joseph Iraya – Nominated MP

 47. Antony Wainaina – MP, Kieni

48. Rahab Mukami – Nyeri County.