Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria launched a bold attack on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of stirring up division for political gain. Fresh off his new appointment as a senior advisor in the Council of Economic Advisors, Kuria didn't hold back, pointing fingers at Gachagua for perpetuating a pro-Mt. Kenya narrative that could isolate the region from the rest of the country.
Speaking at Wycliffe Oparanya’s homecoming ceremony on Saturday, Kuria took the stage not to wax lyrical about economic strategies but to throw some shade at his fellow politician. “I want to tell my people of Mt Kenya, let no one deceive you that we can isolate ourselves. There is beauty and sweetness in bringing all Kenyans together," Kuria declared, his words dripping with cautionary wisdom.
Kuria's Call for Unity
Kuria warned that Gachagua’s chest-thumping rhetoric might do more harm than good, potentially derailing the country from its national unity agenda. In his typical firebrand style, the former CS made it clear that he wouldn't be dragged into divisive politics, no matter how tempting the WhatsApp group chatter might be. "I have seen a lot of leaders attempting to misdirect Kenyans, I will not be lured into such politics," he stated with a flourish, surely securing his place on Kenya’s political moral high ground—at least for today.
An Unexpected Apology to Raila
But Kuria wasn’t done with his performance. In a surprising twist, he pivoted from criticizing Gachagua to apologizing to Azimio leader Raila Odinga. Yes, you read that right—Kuria actually asked Raila for forgiveness for the harsh words he slung during the 2022 campaigns. It seems the former CS is on a roll of reconciliation lately, extending olive branches left and right, perhaps in an effort to boost his credibility as Ruto’s new economic guru.
Gachagua Fires Back... Sort of
Gachagua, never one to let criticism slide, seemed to brush off Kuria’s comments with a level of confidence that could only come from spending too much time in WhatsApp group chats. Hours before Kuria’s address, the deputy president told a crowd in Kajiado County that he had successfully united the Mt. Kenya region. "A few leaders are speaking here and there, but none can dare speak in front of the public. They are only speaking in WhatsApp groups where it is safe,” Gachagua quipped, clearly unbothered by any behind-the-scenes complaints.
Not content with just uniting Mt. Kenya, Gachagua now has his sights set on bringing together the Maasai community, because why not? “I am not stupid. How can I come and ask the Maa community to unite if my own backyard is not united?” he asked, hinting that he’s got a plan to unite just about anyone who’ll listen.
A Battle of Words, For Now...
As Kuria and Gachagua trade barbs and test each other’s political resolve, the rest of Kenya watches with a mixture of amusement and frustration. Will Kuria’s call for unity resonate with voters? Or will Gachagua’s confidence continue to carry the day as he seeks to unite communities across the country? One thing’s for sure—Kenya’s political stage just got a little spicier, and the audience is all eyes and ears for what happens next.
