Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has used Kenyans’ cries on endless handouts to sell his Democratic Party candidate for the Mbeere North MP seat, Newton Karish, in Nthawa Ward.

Through a lengthy post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, Muturi has said that the era of intimidation and handouts is gone.

He said the people had already made up their minds.

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“Kageeri did not whisper; it roared. The energy that greeted us at Kageeri Shopping Centre today confirmed one thing. Mbeere North has already decided the direction of its future,” Muturi has posted on Facebook.

He said the reception signalled a political shift. He added that the message from the region could be felt across the entire constituency.

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Muturi criticised what he described as state-sponsored pressure.

“Our people are done being swayed by state-sponsored drama threats and hurried handouts,” Muturi has said.

He added that residents had rejected the idea of being pushed around.

He said the community had reached a point where fear had lost its effect. He added that intimidation no longer worked because voters were awake.

Muturi said the turnout in Kageeri showed the change clearly. He said it was a loud message to anyone trying to force political influence.

He noted that people now want dignity and stability. He said citizens were tired of last-minute giveaways that offer no long-term help.

Muturi backs Karish as the stable option

Muturi asked the voters to support Newton Karish.

“On the twenty-seventh Mbeere North will stamp that message at the ballot. Stand firmly with Hon Newton Karish, a leader rooted in this soil and loyal only to the people not power brokers, not shifting political winds,” Muturi has posted on Facebook.

He said Karish represented calm leadership. He added that Karish was committed to the interests of the community more than political deals.

Muturi said the ground had changed for good. He wrote, “The ground has shifted. And Kageeri just made it impossible to ignore,” Muturi has said.

He said the movement was bigger than the campaign. He added that the energy in Nthawa Ward reflected the frustration of many other parts of the constituency.

Analysts say Muturi’s comments indicate a rise in opposition energy. They add that the minipoll is turning into a wider test of state influence versus public dissent.

They expect more verbal clashes as the campaigns tighten. They also say Muturi has positioned himself as a key voice in the race.

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