I am not going to Wamunyoro: Waiguru rules out joining Gachagua
By Joel Masibo, December 5, 2025Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has ruled out the possibility of joining the camp of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Waiguru’s stand against working with Gachagua comes at a moment when the Mt Kenya region political alignments have taken centre stage, with the former DP championing for the Central Kenya unity in a bid to unseat President William Ruto.
Speaking during the groundbreaking on the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC–Kirinyaga Central Campus), on Friday, December 5, 2025, Waiguru claimed she cannot work with Gachagua after his impeachment from office in October 2024, a political setback that blocked him from vying for any elective seat according to the 2010 Constitution.
Nothing to offer!
”I am not going to Wamunyoro; do not wait for me there. For those following me around, I tell them to take it slow because the election is far. People are saying I have one year left. At least I am working. If you do not have a seat anywhere, where will that person take us to?” Waiguru posed.
”It is not even that he can vie; the constitution does not allow him. It is not me, it is the constitution. It is the same time I cannot come back to vie as Kirinyaga Governor for a third term. So, for a person who does not know where he is headed, why should he be followed?” Governor Waiguru continued.
Rigathi Gachagua has been accusing Governor Anne Waiguru, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and other leaders from the Mt Kenya region, inclined to the ruling party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), of being used by President Ruto to divide the area for political mileage ahead of the 2027 general polls.
However, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has thrown a sharp jibe at Rigathi Gachagua, defending Governors Mbarire and Waiguru against his recent attacks.
Kindiki defends Waiguru, Mbarire
Through a message posted on his social media accounts on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Kindiki began by praising the two leaders for what he described as distinguished and patriotic service to the country.
“Governors Anne Waiguru and Cecily Mbarire have done our country proud as exemplary and successful political leaders,” Kindiki said.
“The two have variously held senior positions in public administration and politics, outpacing the naive, arrogant novices trying to bully them into submission.” He added.