Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has sought Nyandarua local’s forgiveness for remarks he made about former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
On Tuesday, May 13, during a meeting with Nyandarua County leaders at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s home in Karen, Ichung’wah recognized that his words had upset some people.
The Majority Leader, who has been known to disagree with Gachagua on certain matters, asked Nyandarua residents to avoid fighting with their leaders and instead work together for success.
“I know there are some people who are not happy with what I’m saying, and I’m sorry. Have you forgiven me? The biggest betrayal is betraying people and their cause.”
“The easiest route is for your leaders to lie to you by telling you the things you want to hear so that they are re-elected,” he explained.
Gachagua has extensive political relations with the people of Nyandarua, a county in the Mt Kenya region, from which he receives major support. Nyandarua residents have always supported Mt Kenya bloc leaders, and Gachugua continues to support in the region.
Ichung’wah also expressed gratitude for the meeting, saying it allowed him to explain himself without the interruptions characteristic of political gatherings.
“Sorry for speaking for a long time; I had to explain myself. I need such forums to explain myself because if I were to address you during a rally, you might have booed and heckled me,” he added.
“But even if I am booed, I will still tell you the truth. I ask you to support your leaders.” Ichung’wah’s concerns about being heckled are based on previous experiences.
On April 3, 2025, during President William Ruto’s development tour in Nyandarua County, Ichung’wah addressed a hostile crowd. Ichung’wah was one of the dignitaries who accompanied the president for the unveiling of the Last Mile Connectivity at Ol Kalou Town, as Ruto continues to promote state projects in Mount Kenya.
Despite his attempts to continue speaking to the gathering, the jeers became more intense, forcing him to cut his address short. On April 4, 2025, an unexpected scene occurred when a crowd gathering at Ruto’s rally in Tharaka Nithi walked out when Ichung’wah rose to address the audience.
