Murang’a Senator Says State House MCAs Still Loyal to Gachagua

Kenol, Murang’a County — 2025-09-12 17:20 EAT. Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has accused President William Ruto of attempting to lure Members of County Assembly (MCAs) from Murang’a away from former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s camp, claiming the effort failed to shift their loyalty.

The Latest

• Bribery allegations: Speaking at a rally in Kenol, Nyutu alleged the MCAs were taken to State House “to be bribed” but remained loyal to Gachagua.

• Evidence cited: He said the delegates even chanted Gachagua’s Wantam slogan during the meeting as proof of their allegiance.

• Population argument: Nyutu told Ruto the county’s one million residents would not be influenced by about 4,000 officials receiving handouts.

Context in Brief

• The State House meeting on Friday brought together Murang’a MCAs amid widening political rifts in Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 general election.

• Nyutu claimed the meeting was not about development projects but rather aimed at eroding Gachagua’s grassroots support base.

• Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thangw’ah backed Nyutu, warning residents to resist land grabs and reject political coercion.

Voices and Stakeholders

• Joe Nyutu, Murang’a Senator: Accused the president of bribery attempts, saying loyalty to Gachagua was intact.

• Karungo Wa Thangw’ah, Kiambu Senator: Urged vigilance against land grabbing and political inducements.

• President William Ruto: Has not publicly addressed the allegations or the MCAs’ loyalty dispute.

Implications

• Mt Kenya politics: The remarks highlight deepening factionalism between Ruto’s allies and Gachagua loyalists.

• Election dynamics: The region’s political direction remains uncertain ahead of the next polls.

• Policy distraction: Development discussions risk being overshadowed by political rivalry.

What to Watch

• Reactions from State House or Gachagua’s camp to Nyutu’s allegations.

• Whether the Mt Kenya region continues splitting into rival political blocs.

• Impact on Ruto’s grassroots strategy in central Kenya.