Senator Methu: President lured me with a CS position
By Ndiritu Wanjiru, April 27, 2026Nyandarua Senator John Methu has made bold claims that President William Ruto has repeatedly attempted to lure him into government through Cabinet Secretary (CS) positions in what he describes as politically motivated persuasion tactics rather than a genuine focus on national development.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Kameme FM on Monday, April 27, 2026, Methu said that the envoys have been pushing him to change his political position and be more accommodating to the government. According to the senator, these emissaries linked to the president have approached him on multiple occasions, urging him to soften his political stance in exchange for a Cabinet appointment.
He further suggested that the offers were framed as a form of political compromise, with suggestions that joining the government would help him resolve personal financial challenges.
“They say to me, ‘Why did you clash with this person? Why can’t you talk? You know your problems with your loans, and there are other problems, and this person wants to assist you to give you a ministry you can choose between, the Ministry of Water and Agriculture. The government is huge,” Methu said.
Methu: Leaders are being bought off
The senator has said such offers are not based on national priorities but are designed to sway political loyalty through bribery. He’s accused senior leaders of trying to leverage positions and money to buy and shut up critics rather than serving the public.
The senator also broadened his criticism, claiming that some leaders are being persuaded or financially influenced to align with the government at the expense of their independent political positions and the needs of citizens.
He described the practice as a distraction from governance, insisting that national leadership should be anchored on policy delivery rather than political bargaining.
Methu slammed the leaders being bribed to stick by the government, an approach he says is anti-accountable and also weakens oversight of the government. He said leadership must be about principles and policy rather than negotiations for individual gain.
His remarks come amid heightened political debate over government appointments and alleged attempts to consolidate political support through state influence.