Mathira MP accused by opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua of leaking confidential information to President Ruto and orchestrating Ol Kalou by-election violence.
… Subscribe to our newsletterHis calls were however rejected by opther leaders led by Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi who urged leaders to resist attempts to create a permanent political divide between Mt Kenya East and West.Wamumbi said that the region could accommodate different politica …
… Gachagua said the only polling station where he would allow an agent from the ruling party was one represented by Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi. …
Gachagua accuses MP Wamumbi of sharing secrets with President Ruto By Citizen Reporter August 17, 2026 04:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former DP Rigathi Gachagua speaks during an interview with Ramogi …
… The DCP leader accused Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a MP Betty Maina and Dennis Itumbi of leading a team of police officers he blamed for terrorising Ol Kalou residents.He further named Nakuru Town MP David Gikaria, Kiambu MP Ann Wamuratha, Nyandarua MP Faith Gitau, Kiambaa MP …
… In a press briefing, Gachagua accused Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for alleged betrayal of the community, citing that they opera …
… In a press briefing, Gachagua accused Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for alleged betrayal of the community, citing that they opera …
… benefited significantly from the current administration, arguing that it had received more development attention compared to some other regions, including the Coast.The event also brought together several political leaders from across the region, including Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi …
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt. Kenya leaders not to disregard elders' orders to unite the region, saying he has been tasked by elders to prevent the area from being split into East and West along party lines. Kindiki, recently endorsed by elders from Kikuyu, Embu, Mbeere and Meru communities as the region's spokesperson, said Mt. Kenya has remained united under previous presidents and must stay that way.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Mt. Kenya leaders not to disregard elders' orders to unite the region, saying he has been tasked by elders to prevent the area from being split into East and West along party lines. Kindiki, recently endorsed by elders from Kikuyu, Embu, Mbeere and Meru communities as the region's spokesperson, said Mt. Kenya has remained united under previous presidents and must stay that way.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has asked Mt. Kenya region leaders not to disregard elders' orders to unite the region despite political differences, saying elders have instructed him as the region's seniormost leader to prevent a split into East and West factions over party affiliations.
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has defended his call to separate Mt Kenya East's political interests from the West, arguing that the region must take different political positions to ensure his constituents receive government development ahead of 2027. He accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of insulting President Ruto and other leaders, creating a political dilemma for Mt Kenya East.
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused police officers of raping 68 women during unrest at the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County, allegations not confirmed by police or hospital authorities. Gachagua also claimed one person was killed and 20 injured, and accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of orchestrating the violence.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed security agencies to investigate allegations of violence and disruption during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, insisting that those found responsible must be arrested and prosecuted regardless of affiliation.
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Nominated Senator Sabina Chege, Kiambaa MP John Njuguna Kawanjiku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha for orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou by-elections, alleging they acted on President William Ruto's instructions. Gachagua also called for the IEBC's disbandment but did not provide evidence for the allegations.
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that if the IEBC postpones the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, it will lose public confidence and moral authority to conduct the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the ruling UDA party of orchestrating violence and voter bribery to create grounds for postponing the election.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called for the Mt. Kenya region to honor its political commitment to support President William Ruto, arguing that maintaining the pledge made during former President Uhuru Kenyatta's tenure is essential to preserve the region's credibility and bargaining power in national politics.
President William Ruto castigated political leaders he said were trying to act as gatekeepers for Central Kenya's political direction, stating he will only humble himself before God and the electorate, not other politicians. During a tour of Murang'a County, he announced Ksh.27 billion in investments for affordable housing, markets, and other infrastructure, and noted improved coffee prices and a trade agreement allowing Kenyan agricultural exports duty-free and quota-free access to China's market.