Senator Seki assures Gachagua full support from Maa region ahead of 2027
By Mabonga Makhanu, June 23, 2025Kajiado Senator Seki Lenku has today assured former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of full support from the Maa community ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a visit to Gachagua’s Wamunyoro residence by a delegation from Kajiado on Monday, June 23, 2023, the senator dismissed claims that the former DP only enjoys the backing of two MPs from the Maa region.
He pointed to the size and strength of the visiting team, stating that it represented just a fraction of the support Gachagua commands from the wider Maa community.
“Kama jamii, tutatembea na wewe; tutatembea na wewe. Eti, wanasema ni Ngongoyo na Parashina tu ambao wako na wewe, kwani hawa ni watu wote ni watu wawili? Si hii ni kama 2 per cent.” He said.
Senator Seki noted that the Maa people from across the country, not just in Narok and Kajiado, are firmly behind Gachagua and his Democratic Citizens Party (DCP).
He assured Gachagua that the region is ready to walk with him on his political journey to 2027.
State intimidation
He further claimed that the absence of some Maa leaders, particularly governors, from Gachagua’s camp is due to intimidation from the government. According to him, were it not for state pressure, several MPs from Narok would have already aligned themselves with Gachagua’s cause.
“Tunakupatia uhakika ya kwamba Wamasai wamasai wanasimama na wewe katika Jamhuri ya Kenya, katika kila mahali; wale wengine wako kwa sababu ya lazima; kwa mfano, ma Governors wakijaribu kuongea, wanaambiwa ngoja utatuona,” he added.
The senator went on to project that the DCP will secure five parliamentary seats and at least 25 MCA positions in the next election within the Maa region.
He also revealed that his decision to vote against Gachagua’s impeachment in the Senate was informed by the overwhelming support the former DP enjoys on the ground. He said it would have been a betrayal to go against the will of the people who entrusted him with leadership.
Seki’s remarks come at a time when Gachagua is seeking to consolidate his political base following a bitter fallout with President William Ruto.