DP Gachagua pays his last respects to Martean Thang’wa, brother of Senator Karungo Thangwa, on August 21, 2024.IMAGE: DPCS
In Summary:
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called on leaders from the Mount Kenya region to unite and focus on delivering on campaign promises instead of engaging in succession politics.
- Gachagua stated that he is committed to pushing for the interests of the Mount Kenya region and that he has no issue with the opposition being welcomed by the Kenya Kwanza government.
In a speech delivered during the burial of two relatives of Kiambu senator Karungo Thangwa, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged the leaders of the Mount Kenya region to stop fighting each other and instead focus on development.
Gachagua emphasized the need for unity of purpose, stating, “What I’m calling for is the unity of purpose and we should stop fighting each other.”
The DP noted that he is keen on pushing for the interests of the Mount Kenya region and that he has no issue with the opposition being welcomed by the Kenya Kwanza government.
Gachagua said, “A time will come and I will talk and I know you will listen to me, support leaders who are pushing for the interest of the community.”
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria echoed Gachagua’s sentiments and called for unity, stating, “The error of the politics of succession should not divide the community.”
The DP was accompanied by a section of Mount Kenya MPs, including Gathoni Wamuchomba (Githunguri) and James Gakuya (Embakasi North).
During the event, Kiambaa MP Njuguna Kawanjiku clarified that he has no personal differences with Gachagua and that the DP is the regional leader who is respected.
Nyandarua Senator John Methu also expressed support for the broad-based government and urged Gachagua to “reach out to all leaders across the county.”