Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has intensified calls for the re-election of President William Ruto, urging Mt. Kenya leaders and residents to honor what she described as a long-standing political agreement made during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.
Waiguru said the region risks losing political credibility and national influence if it abandons commitments made to support Ruto for two terms after backing Kenyatta for a decade.
Speaking during a homecoming and thanksgiving ceremony held in honor of Nyeri Woman Representative Rahab Mukami following her election as President of the Women’s Caucus of the Pan African Parliament, Waiguru said political trust remains critical in Kenya’s leadership landscape.
The governor argued that Mt. Kenya reputation as a politically reliable region would be strengthened by standing behind Ruto during the 2027 General Election. She maintained that the political understanding reached during the formation of the Kenya Kwanza alliance should be respected for the sake of national unity and future partnerships.
Calls for unity
Waiguru said the region had publicly supported the idea of giving former President Uhuru Kenyatta two terms before rallying behind Ruto for another ten years. According to the governor, maintaining that promise would demonstrate integrity and consistency in national politics.
“Leadership is built on trust and keeping promises,” Waiguru told supporters during the gathering attended by several leaders from the Mt. Kenya region.
Her remarks come at a time when political alignments within Mt. Kenya continue to shift following recent tensions linked to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment. The political fallout has exposed divisions among leaders and supporters within the vote-rich region, with some leaders pushing for reconciliation while others continue to criticize the current administration.
Waiguru appealed for calm and unity, acknowledging that the impeachment process had caused dissatisfaction among sections of Mt. Kenya residents. She urged leaders to avoid confrontational politics that could weaken the region’s bargaining power ahead of the next elections.
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Waiguru’s sentiments were echoed by Taita Taveta Woman Representative Lydia Haika and Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi, who both urged leaders to avoid divisive politics as the country prepares for the next General Election.
The lawmakers said internal political conflicts could undermine development and reduce the region’s influence within the national government. They instead called for cooperation among elected leaders and continued engagement with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The event also attracted several prominent political figures, including Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, Bahati MP Irene Njoki, and other regional leaders who praised Mukami for securing the continental leadership position.
Leaders present described Mukami’s election to the Pan African Parliament Women’s Caucus as a major milestone for Kenya and an opportunity to strengthen women’s representation in regional governance structures across Africa.
Beyond celebrating Mukami’s achievement, the gathering also served as a platform for leaders to shape the political conversation in Mt. Kenya ahead of the 2027 elections. Discussions focused heavily on unity, loyalty, and maintaining strategic alliances that could preserve the region’s influence in national politics.
Political analysts have identified Mt. Kenya as one of the country’s most influential voting blocs, making the region central to any presidential campaign. The ongoing debate surrounding political loyalty and succession is expected to dominate conversations in the coming months as parties begin preparing for the next election cycle.
Waiguru insisted that political stability and consistency would benefit both the region and the country. She urged residents to focus on development, economic empowerment, and national cohesion rather than internal political rivalries.
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As political campaigns slowly begin taking shape ahead of 2027, leaders from Mt. Kenya appear increasingly determined to redefine the region’s role in national politics while balancing local interests with broader coalition strategies.
