Days after hosting leaders from Meru County, including the former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua launched a charm offensive targeting Laikipia leaders.

In a statement on Monday, April 28, 2025, Gachagua confirmed his meeting with some elected leaders from Laikipia. The delegation that trooped to his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri was led by Laikipia Senator John Kinyua.

Former Laikipia woman representative Cate Waruguru, one of Gachagua’s loyal lieutenants, also attended the meeting.

Gachagua further confirmed that some members of the area county assembly also joined the meeting led by County Secretary Koinange Wahome.

“Today, I had the pleasure of hosting an insightful consultation meeting at my Wamunyoro residence with the elected members of the Laikipia County Assembly led by the County Secretary Koinange Wahome, Laikipia Senator John Kinyua and former Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru,” Gachagua’s statement read in part.

What was discussed

In the statement, Gachagua intimated that their talks were centered around ways to develop the county and identified pathways to fulfilling the agenda.

According to the former DP, the conversation was extended beyond ways on how to help develop the entire country.

“It was an engaging discussion focused on the development of our beloved county and identifying the pathways forward.

“We shared great ideas and insights towards our collective efforts in shaping the future of Laikipia and our country in general. “

Meeting with Meru leaders

Gachagua, whose constant meetings have been viewed as a strategy aimed at cementing his Mt Kenya base, made headlines after hosting several leaders from Meru County.

The delegation was led by Linturi, former Igembe North MP Maoka Maore and ex-Tigania West MP David Kariithi. In an update on social media following the meeting, Gachagua described the engagement as productive and inspiring.

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He also noted that discussions revolved around the anticipated launch of a new political party and the strategic role the two counties will play in its foundation.

“In the fullness of time, our nation Kenya, belongs to us all; a people determined to bequeath our future generation a strong economy, a nation full of opportunities and progress unmatched,” he said.