Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Cs Alfred Mutua hss slammed Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, For his Continued Onslaught on the Kenya-Kwanza administration.
Speaking on Sunday, March 2, as he hosted Ukambani Leaders for a Strategy Meeting, Mr. Mutua stated that the Former Dp is a tribalist who was ousted from Office for failing on his official duty.
The Labour Cs, claimed that Mr. Gachagua has no moral authority to lecture the head of state or any other leader on how to run state affairs.
Mutua, urged the Former Dp to Consider Retiring from Politics and take care of his children and family, insisting the Country has no space for a leader whose agenda is to spew tribal hatred, pushing divisive politics.
Mutua's remarks, come days after the Former Deputy President exuded Confidence that the Mount Kenya region vote-block backed candidate, will easily win the 2027 Presidential General Elections.
Speaking on the shifting political landscape, Gachagua emphasized that his relationship with President William Ruto had reached an irreparable breaking point, accusing the President of turning his back on the Mount Kenya region, arguing that the promises made to the community had not been fulfilled.
According to Gachagua, the region's political interests must take precedence over personal loyalties, and he is willing to explore new alliances that align with the aspirations of his people.
He also noted that many Mt Kenya leaders have assured him that they are ready to ditch the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party for his new party.
Asked about the coalitions he is currently seeking with other opposition parties, Gachagua insisted that he will be keen not to repeat the mistake he made in the 2022 elections.
The former DP said that he has two years to create a serious political machine, hinting at the Possibility of Working with ODM Party Leader Raila Odinga, if an Opportunity Presents itself.
“I'm happy and this is God sent, I have time to craft a very serious political party and by the way, I do admire Raila Odinga and ODM. We may have had problems with Raila but give it to him. He crafted a very serious political machine that has been there for 20 years." he noted.
“The quality of leaders elected under ODM is admirable and I'll be going to ODM for benchmarking. I must talk to Raila Odinga, ask him how did you craft this machine and how have you kept it going for 20 years?” Gachagua said.
“I have two years to create a very serious political machine. I'll make sure that in whatever coalition we go and whoever, I will make sure our interests are well anchored through a water-tight agreement,” he added.
While he did not confirm any formal discussions with Odinga, he left the door open for potential cooperation, signaling a significant realignment in the country’s political arena. However, Speculation has been rifle of a Possible Coalition between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga.
Meanwhile, Mutua was speaking as a section of Ukambani leaders led by professionals and youth leaders convened alongside members of the Kamba Nation Agenda Technical Team to deliberate on key issues affecting the region and strategize on the way forward.
The meeting, which builds upon a previous engagement held at Maanzoni, focused on refining strategies for the upcoming Maanzoni declaration 2 function and addressing critical development concerns. Discussions centered on policy priorities, economic empowerment, and the region’s political positioning as stakeholders seek to solidify a unified agenda.
The deliberations signal growing momentum among Ukambani leadership in shaping the region’s future, with the Maanzoni 2 function expected to provide a platform for decisive action on pressing regional issues.
