Wahome, Wamaua launch scathing attack on Kang’ata over UDA exit plan
By Emmanuel Rono, May 7, 2026A section of Muranga leaders led by Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Maragua MP Mary Wamaua have hit out at Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata following his announcement to leave the UDA party.
Speaking in her constituency on May 7, 2026, Wamaua claimed that Kang’ata’s exit was inevitable, accusing him of what she termed cowardice.
The leaders described Kang’ata’s move as insincere and hypocritical, arguing that he had benefited politically from the ruling party before turning against it. They accused the governor of abandoning the party at a time when the government was implementing key development projects in the region.
“Umesema ukiwa hypocrite, and you are a coward! Kwa sababu ulishikwa uoga siku ile ingine mkaambiwa kama hautangazi msimamo wako utoke huko huko, ati mwingine atapatiwa tiketi na chama ingine sijui gani,” Wamaua said.
“So wewe Governor wetu, ni vizuri ulisema hivyo, lakini nataka kukuambia hatuna shortage ya viongozi Murang’a County. Hatuna shortage ya viongozi Murang’a County wenye wanajua hii serikali inafanya. Na tutapambana na wewe pale mwisho. Viongozi ni wengi, tukianziwa na Waziri Alice Wahome!”
Kang’ata ditches UDA ahead of 2027 polls
This comes just days after Kang’ata announced that he will not seek re-election on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking to the media on Sunday, May 3, 2026, Kang’ata said the decision followed internal efforts to resolve differences within the party, including a direct engagement with President William Ruto that failed to yield a consensus.
The governor maintained that his decision was guided by the will of the people, emphasising that leadership must reflect public sentiment.
“His Excellency the president, has always told us that the people are supreme. Thank you for that statement, and therefore, my responsibility is to adhere to what the people have told me. In light of that, because I have tried my best to have these issues resolved internally, I have had a candid discussion with His Excellency the president one-on-one, where we shared these ideas, but we did not reach what we call ‘full convergence’,” he said.