Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba on Tuesday, May 22 responded to remarks by Kirinyaga Governor and Council of Governors (CoG) Chairperson Anne Waiguru over the 'One Man, One Shilling, One Vote' agenda.
Wamuchomba, via a post on her official handles reiterated that the agenda advocated for by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was the way to go.
"Back at home, we are speaking the language of One Man One Shilling while you are away. Prepare to either join us or step aside," she added.
She further questioned Waiguru on what she had done as the CoG chairperson to help Mt Kenya residents who are dealing with low returns on their coffee produce, alcoholism and improving the overall business climate especially since enterprises in the region are closing down due to a tough operating environment.
"Before you lecture us, please tell us as COG chair why are our coffee farmers not receiving cherry fund Ksh80 per kilogram as agreed during the coffee reforms," she questioned.
Wamuchomba further questioned why individuals from Mt Kenya were allegedly being fired from the government while she remained quiet.
She also asked why several projects in the region were still incomplete including; the Kenol-Marua road, Mau-Mau road, and the Ruiru Dam.
"You are the Chair of the Council of Governors sitting pretty as we struggle with the rising economic stress, closing businesses, alcoholism, and neglect of the projects by Kenya Kwanza regime which you are now defending online," she remarked.
Additionally, the former radio presenter also commented on Waiguru accompanying President William Ruto during his official State visit to the US. Wamuchomba asked the Governor to leverage her position and secure loans that will go towards implementing projects in the larger Mt. Kenya region.
Wamuchomba's remarks came after Waiguru confronted the Second in Command arguing that it was wrong for Gachagua not to nurture young leaders who were eyeing his position.
She asked the DP and other leaders to guide and mentor young leaders who are aspiring to be in high offices.
"Everyone has a right to dream and pursue their dreams like those in current leadership dreamt and their dreams actualised through the support of millions of men and women," she added.
