Moses Kuria: This is why I have a problem with Gachagua

Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has expressed his disagreement with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding the direction Gachagua is taking the Mount Kenya region. In an interview on August 9, 2026, Kuria clarified that his issue is not with Gachagua personally but with the political path he is steering the region.

Kuria believes that Gachagua is radicalizing the region and isolating it, and he urged Gachagua to use his position to promote moderation and dialogue instead of exacerbating political divisions. Kuria stressed that Gachagua, having been given a significant opportunity to influence the country, should strive to moderate some of the political tensions.

The former CS further emphasized that the Mount Kenya region cannot exist as an isolated political bloc, as it is part of a larger country with diverse communities and interests. Kuria, a supporter of President William Ruto, has been actively advocating for Ruto's re-election in the 2027 General Election, which places him on a different political trajectory than Gachagua.

Gachagua, on the other hand, has been positioning himself as a leading voice for unity within the Mount Kenya region, a stance that has raised concerns among government-aligned politicians who view his growing influence as a potential threat ahead of the upcoming elections. These comments from Kuria highlight the increasing political divide between those backing Ruto's re-election campaign and those rallying behind Gachagua's efforts to unify the Mount Kenya region.

As the 2027 elections draw nearer, the struggle for influence in Mount Kenya is anticipated to be a significant aspect of Kenya's political arena, with both pro-government leaders and Gachagua's allies striving to mold the region's political future.