Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
JF-Expert Member
- Jan 28, 2026
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Senior presidential adviser has launched a scathing political attack on Kiharu MP , arguing that former Deputy President has effectively diminished Nyoro’s political standing. In a strongly worded statement, Kuria said he had previously warned Nyoro about Gachagua’s political influence, adding that “even saying Wantam won’t save you” unless the Kiharu legislator lowers his ambitions to serving as the Organising Secretary of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Kiharu Branch.
Kuria’s remarks come against the backdrop of rapidly shifting alliances in the Mt Kenya region, where competition for political influence has intensified following Gachagua’s fallout with President . The region has increasingly become the focal point of rival mobilisation efforts as leaders position themselves for the 2027 General Election, with loyalty, succession, and grassroots influence emerging as key political battlegrounds.
By describing Nyoro as “modern Matiba,” Kuria invoked the legacy of , one of Kenya’s most prominent figures in the struggle for multiparty democracy. The comparison suggests that Nyoro was once viewed by some supporters as a potential reform-minded leader in Mt Kenya politics, although Kuria argued that his political trajectory has since been undermined by changing regional dynamics.
The exchange reflects the increasingly personal nature of political rivalry within Mt Kenya, where former allies are openly challenging one another as parties and leaders compete to shape the region’s leadership ahead of 2027. It also illustrates how symbolism, historical figures, and political messaging are becoming central tools in the contest to define the next generation of national leadership.
Kuria’s remarks come against the backdrop of rapidly shifting alliances in the Mt Kenya region, where competition for political influence has intensified following Gachagua’s fallout with President . The region has increasingly become the focal point of rival mobilisation efforts as leaders position themselves for the 2027 General Election, with loyalty, succession, and grassroots influence emerging as key political battlegrounds.
By describing Nyoro as “modern Matiba,” Kuria invoked the legacy of , one of Kenya’s most prominent figures in the struggle for multiparty democracy. The comparison suggests that Nyoro was once viewed by some supporters as a potential reform-minded leader in Mt Kenya politics, although Kuria argued that his political trajectory has since been undermined by changing regional dynamics.
The exchange reflects the increasingly personal nature of political rivalry within Mt Kenya, where former allies are openly challenging one another as parties and leaders compete to shape the region’s leadership ahead of 2027. It also illustrates how symbolism, historical figures, and political messaging are becoming central tools in the contest to define the next generation of national leadership.