The war of words between Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and the allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has exposed the deep cracks within the ruling party.
Ichung’wah’s decision to call Gachagua’s supporters “lost slaves” has ignited strong reactions across the political divide. His remarks signal an escalating power struggle that could shape the future of Kenya’s leadership.
Speaking in Parliament, Ichung’wah declared that politicians allied to Gachagua were blindly following him without independent thought.
He accused them of being under Gachagua’s control, saying they were trapped in a political cage.
According to him, these leaders were failing to think critically and were instead allowing Gachagua to manipulate them for his personal interests.
His words sparked immediate backlash. Some leaders backed him, arguing that Gachagua was acting like a political king who demanded loyalty at all costs.
They claimed that he was not promoting unity but rather creating divisions within the ruling party. One MP agreed with Ichung’wah, stating that Gachagua’s influence was dangerous and that politicians should make their own decisions instead of blindly following him.
On the other side, Gachagua’s supporters did not take Ichung’wah’s remarks lightly. They argued that loyalty to a leader is not the same as slavery.
One MP defended Gachagua, saying that he was a strong leader who stood for the interests of his people. They accused Ichung’wah of trying to undermine Gachagua’s leadership and warned him against using insults to attack their political choices.
The debate quickly became heated in Parliament as both sides exchanged strong words. A senator allied to Gachagua dismissed Ichung’wah’s accusations, saying that those who stood with Gachagua were doing so by choice and not because they were under any form of control.
The senator insisted that Gachagua’s leadership was based on trust and that his supporters believed in his vision.Ichung’wah, however, was not willing to back down.
He continued warning Gachagua’s allies, telling them that their political futures were at risk if they remained under his influence.
He argued that Kenya needed unity and not division, urging politicians to make independent decisions instead of following one leader blindly.
Gachagua’s allies stood their ground, saying that they would not be intimidated. One of them stated that Ichung’wah’s words were an insult to leaders who had made their own political choices.
They insisted that their support for Gachagua was based on principle and not fear or manipulation. Political analysts believe this fight is a sign of growing divisions within the government.
One analyst noted that the ruling party is facing internal struggles over leadership and influence. Some leaders want to weaken Gachagua’s position, while others remain loyal to him.
These divisions could determine the party’s direction ahead of the next elections.As the battle continues, it is clear that the fight for control within the ruling party is far from over.
Whether Ichung’wah’s attacks will weaken Gachagua’s influence or make him even stronger remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain Kenyan politics is becoming more unpredictable with every new conflict.
