Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has weighed in on the escalating political exchanges involving former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, alleging that the former deputy president is strategically targeting key allies of President William Ruto in a broader political calculation.
Wamuchomba, speaking in remarks shared publicly, suggested that Gachagua’s recent criticism of Ichung’wah is not accidental but part of a calculated political approach aimed at repositioning himself within Kenya Kwanza power dynamics.
She argued that the former deputy president’s continued public reference to Ichung’wah signals a deeper political strategy rather than isolated disagreements.
“Gachagua’s game is simple; he wants a handshake with President Ruto,” she said, adding that his approach involves “viciously attacking those hardliners who have the president’s ear.”
According to Wamuchomba, such attacks are intended to weaken internal allies of the Head of State in order to create room for negotiation and political reintegration on Gachagua’s terms.
She further questioned the intensity of Gachagua’s recent remarks, particularly referencing a public event where he repeatedly mentioned Ichung’wah.
“Why would a leader mention Ichung’wah over 21 times in one funeral event?” she posed, suggesting that the repeated references pointed to political fixation rather than issue-based engagement.
Wamuchomba also criticised the tone and conduct of the remarks, saying they overshadowed the purpose of the gathering.
She claimed that instead of focusing on condolences, attention shifted to political attacks, leaving a negative impression on mourners and the bereaved family.
In her remarks, she added that the speech reflected emotional strain within the political leadership, stating that “bitterness is like cancer; it eats the host,” in an apparent warning about the personal toll of ongoing political conflicts.
The comments come amid heightened tensions between Gachagua and Ichung’wah, who have recently exchanged accusations over political mobilisation, alleged intimidation, and security concerns in Kikuyu Constituency and broader Mt. Kenya politics.
While Gachagua has in recent weeks accused figures within the ruling coalition of political sabotage, Ichung’wah has also maintained a hardline stance, linking some of the political tensions to organised disruption of public events.
The growing public exchanges have exposed widening rifts within the Kenya Kwanza coalition, with leaders increasingly taking opposing positions ahead of anticipated political realignments.
Wamuchomba’s remarks add a new dimension to the debate, framing the dispute not just as a personal clash but as part of a broader struggle for influence within the ruling political establishment.