48 elected leaders from the Mount Kenya region and its diaspora have officially named Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as their regional kingpin.
The Nyahururu Summit
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:
“Given the prevailing state of affairs and the urgency of the mission ahead, there is need to have a link that will create a nexus between us and the National Executive on matters development. Accordingly, we, as the elected leaders from this region and its Diaspora on our own behalf and that of our people, unanimously resolve that our link to the National Government be the Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and National Administration Prof. Kithure Kindiki, whose responsibilities includes the coordination of National Government functions across Country.”
Frustrations and Challenges
The lawmakers expressed their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, citing several key issues:
- 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.
- Misplaced political focus: The region has been plagued by politics centered around supporting individual ambitions rather than pursuing the collective interests of constituents.
- 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:
“Our attempts to call the region to the orderly prioritization of the developmental needs of the people has been frustrated by condescending threats of dire political consequences unless we support certain personal interests and ambitions.”
The List of 48 Legislators
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.
