Agikuyu Leaders in Rift Valley Urges Ndindi Nyoro to be patient

The Agikuyu community in the Rift Valley region, aligned with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has advised Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro to be patient rather than hastily expressing interest in the position of Deputy President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 general elections.

“We advise Mr. Nyoro to focus on his parliamentary duties rather than attempting to run a race he is not prepared for. He is still a political novice, and he should be aware that good things await him,” said the Secretary of the Agikuyu Community in the Rift Valley region, John Njuguna.

Njuguna, addressing a gathering in Kitale alongside other community members, emphasized that it is a significant mistake for leaders of the Agikuyu community to belittle the Deputy President.

This statement from community members comes after Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu claimed that Gachagua has become a threat to many leaders from the Mount Kenya region through “belittling them, trampling on them, embarrassing them in front of the President and their followers, and also speaking ill of them in his secret meetings.”

Based on this foundation, Nyutu argues that he has significant voter support behind him, and the consensus among many politicians from the Mount Kenya region is urging President Ruto, if he runs for a second term in 2027, to dismiss Gachagua as his running mate and instead appoint another politician, currently suggesting Nyoro.

They criticized Nyutu and other leaders opposing Gachagua for bringing unnecessary political tension.

“Those belittling Mr. Gachagua have shown disrespect for the office of the Deputy President, and we are here to rebuke them,” said Njuguna, who unsuccessfully ran for the Cherangany parliamentary seat as an independent candidate.

Stephen Githinji from West Pokot County expressed concern that such disputes would undermine social cohesion and even derail the presidential race.

“Gachagua is a national leader who deserves respect. We support him while urging those who dislike him to stop endangering the community by opposing him,” said Githinji.

Another critic of Nyutu and his faction is Margaret Wahito.

“Politicians opposing the Deputy President should understand that by doing so, they are not elevating their status. They should support Gachagua for the community to succeed,” said Wahito.