Wamuthende backs Ruto for second term, cites Mbeere North development
By Sharon Atieno, July 5, 2026Mbeere North Member of Parliament (MP) Leo Wamuthende has renewed his support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid, citing what he described as tangible development projects that have transformed his constituency under the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Speaking on Sunday, July 5, 2026, during a church service at Full Gospel Church Gatunduri in Embu County attended by President Ruto, the lawmaker said residents had witnessed visible improvements, particularly in water access, education and agriculture.
Credits Ruto for boreholes, classrooms
Wamuthende said Mbeere North had benefited from at least 20 boreholes, describing the projects as life-changing for residents who had struggled with water shortages for decades.
He also said the constituency had made significant progress in improving learning infrastructure, noting that schools that previously lacked adequate classrooms had received government support.
“Tumepata maendeleo. Tumepata borehole 20 kupitia Ruto. Watu hawakuwa wanaamini. Baada ya miaka 64 ya uhuru tumepata maendeleo. Tulikuwa na upungufu wa madarasa lakini sasa hali imebadilika,” Wamudhende said.
The legislator further praised the government’s efforts to revive cotton farming, saying the crop was regaining its place as a major cash crop in Mbeere North through what he termed President Ruto’s agricultural vision.
Rallies support for Ruto’s re-election
Wamuthende urged residents to support President Ruto for a second term, arguing that ongoing development programmes should be allowed to continue.
“Governor ni two term. Nikisema two term…” he said as congregants responded in support, before calling on voters to back the president’s re-election.
The MP also referred to the forthcoming Ol Kalou by-election, expressing hope that voters would elect leaders focused on development.
“Naona tuombee Ol Kalou ili watu wa Ol Kalou waone mbele vile Mbeere North iliona,” he said.
Long-time defender of President
The latest remarks are consistent with Wamuthende’s earlier defence of President Ruto against criticism from the opposition.
In March 2026, the MP dismissed claims that the president had used abusive language against opposition leaders, arguing that Ruto’s remarks were intended to challenge his critics to provide alternative policy ideas rather than rely on political slogans.
At the time, Wamudhende urged opposition leaders to form a shadow cabinet and present solutions to Kenyans instead of focusing solely on opposing the government, maintaining that the administration should be judged by its development record.