Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday, January 26, 2025, held talks with Murang’a Members of Parliament (MPs) hours after Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua engaged with the area Members of County Assembly (MCAs).

In a consultative meeting held in Karen, Nairobi on Thursday, January 23, 2025, Kindiki brought together a section of Murang’a County MPs to discuss priority development programmes and projects.

“Consultative meeting with a section of Members of Parliament from Murang’a County to deliberate on priority development programmes and projects,” Kindiki wrote in a statement shared on his X account.

The meeting was attended by Kangema MP Peter Kihungi (Kangema) and Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina, among others.

“MPs Peter Kihungi (Kangema), Betty Maina (Woman Representative, Murang’a), Dr Edwin Mugo (Mathioya) and Veronica Maina (Nominated Senator) were present,” Kindiki added.

The meeting is part of Kenya Kwanza’s recent efforts to consolidate political support in the Mount Kenya region, which has been dwindling since the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.

Gachagua’s meeting

On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Gachagua met the Murang’a Members of County Assembly (MCAs) at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County.

During the talks, he emphasized the importance of listening to grassroots voices and understanding local challenges.

“The voice of the people is at the grassroots. Our Constitution 2010 remains a game-changer in the creation and empowerment of the MCAs, who at all times are the voice of the people. In this call, I engaged at my Wamunyoro Residence, the incredible MCAs from Murang’a County. They have shared with me what the people of Murang’a County are saying in the villages we all belong to,” Gachagua said. 

The MCAs present during the meeting included Hon. Gichobe Mbatia (Kariara Ward),  Bernard Ruiru (Mbiri Ward), John Kamau (Gaichanjiru Ward), Peter Munga ( Murarandia Ward), Musa Mirara (Kangari ward), Steven Muigai (Kakuzi Ward), Noah Gachucha( CECM Youth & Sports), Thomas Muteti ( Makuyu Ward), Margaret Gichia -Wakangatta  (Wangu Ward) and Alex Ndunda (Ithanga Ward).

Among others: Caroline Njoroge (Kiguno Ward), Edwin Wairagu (Gitugi Ward), Kamau Kagori ( Rwathia Ward), Samson Mukora (Kagundu-ini Ward), Hillary Muigai (Ichagaki Ward), Anthony Marubu (Mugoiri Ward), Grace City (Kanyenyaini Ward), Mwangi Mpesa (Nginda Ward), Warisper Elizabeth (Kimomori Ward), John Kibaiya ( Gatanga Ward), Alex Wanyoike (Mugumo-ini Ward).

Meeting with Nakuru MCAs

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Gachagua also met with Nakuru County MCAs.

During the meeting, he maintained that he would continue to engage leaders from the grassroots to the national level.

“I will continue engaging leaders from the grassroots to the national level to bring together a comprehensive report on the economic situation of the country and the way forward,” Gachagua said.