{"id":107753,"date":"2025-01-15T14:03:44","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/01\/15\/central-kenya-mps-in-project-tours-to-counter-traitor-label\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T14:03:44","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:03:44","slug":"central-kenya-mps-in-project-tours-to-counter-traitor-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/central-kenya-mps-in-project-tours-to-counter-traitor-label\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Kenya MPs in project tours to counter \u2018traitor\u2019 label"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 15<\/strong> \u2014 Members of the National Assembly from the Mt. Kenya region are returning to their constituencies with development-styed tours in a bid to counter hostility arising from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua\u2019s camp.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In what appears to be a shift in strategy, the legislators allied to the Kenya Kwanza government are visiting their constituencies to launch projects while shunning political rallies.<\/p>\n

The lawmakers have also adopted a visibly scaled up security approach with youths in tow to ensure their meetings proceed undisrupted.<\/p>\n

One such MP is Mathira legislator Eric Wamumbi, who has been engaging with his constituents.<\/p>\n

In the week beggining January 13, he launched a community water project worth Sh40 million, which will serve over 1,000 residents in Lower Magutu Ward. <\/p>\n

He also commenced the tarmacking of the 4-kilometer Mahiga-Ngainia road and announced the allocation of over Sh2 billion for stalled road projects in his constituency.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to tell those who claim we don\u2019t engage with the people to stop spreading lies. Instead of misleading the public, they should compete with us on development so that our people can benefit,\u201d said Wamumbi.<\/p>\n

The MP, a staunch critic of Gachagua, the immediate former MP, urged leaders to focus on supporting President William Ruto\u2019s government, where he said development opportunities are abundant, rather than flocking to Gachagua\u2019s residence in Wamunyoro, Mathira.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want development, stop trooping to someone\u2019s residence. There\u2019s no money for development there,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why I chose to stick with President Ruto\u2019s camp. Now you can see the results. Stop [being] misled\u2014we cannot wait for three years for another government when we already have one of our own,\u201d Wamumbi told his audience.<\/p>\n

Development politics <\/h2>\n

Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, who emphasized the importance of prioritizing development over tribal politics, echoed Wamumbi\u2019s sentiments.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s high time our people realized they [are being] misled by those calling themselves \u2018Itungati\u2019 (defenders of the tribe). We formed this government, and we cannot abandon it because this is where development funds are,\u201d said Wamatinga.<\/p>\n

The outspoken Senator added that they were not afraid to speak the truth, as they plan to face the next general election on a platform of development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not afraid of those opposing the Ruto administration. We will face them head-on in the 2027 General Election based on our development record,\u201d said Wamatinga.<\/p>\n

He accused a group of politicians led by Gachagua of engaging in toxic politics, which, if unchecked, could lead to the region\u2019s alienation.<\/p>\n

This renewed focus on development comes barely a month after former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga held a prayer meeting at Kabiruini Show Ground, urging youths to support MPs allied with the Kenya Kwanza administration.<\/p>\n

Njenga tasked the youth to help lawmakers \u201caccess their constituencies\u201d in an apparent response to disruptions targeting MPs, witnessed soon after Gachagua\u2019s impeachment in October 2024.<\/p>\n

In some instances, rowdy youths forced MPs to flee after disrupting their functions, while branding them \u201csellouts\u201d. <\/p>\n

The hostility spiraled after Gachagua suffered a similar fate in Limuru in November 2024.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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