Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has asked for forgiveness from Nyandarua residents over his remarks against the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking during a meeting with Nyandarua County opinion leaders at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's residence in Karen on Tuesday, May 13, Ichung’wah admitted that his words may have upset some people.
The Majority Leader, who has been known to differ with Gachagua on some issues, urged the people of Nyandarua to stop warring with their leaders and instead work together for progress.
“I know there are some people who are not happy with what I'm saying, and I'm sorry. Have you forgiven me? The biggest betrayal is betraying people and their cause."
"The easiest route is for your leaders to lie to you by telling you the things you want to hear so that they are re-elected,” he explained.
Gachagua has strong political ties with the people of Nyandarua, a county that is part of the Mt Kenya region, where he draws significant support.
Nyandarua residents have traditionally supported leaders from the Mt Kenya bloc, and Gachugua's influence in the region remains substantial.
Ichung’wah also expressed his appreciation for the meeting, saying it gave him a chance to explain himself without the interruptions typical of political rallies.
“Sorry for speaking for a long time; I had to explain myself. I need such forums to explain myself because if I were to address you during a rally, you might have booed and heckled me. But even if I am booed, I will still tell you the truth. I ask you to support your leaders,” he added.
Ichung'wah's concerns about being heckled are rooted in past experiences. On April 3, 2025, during President William Ruto's development tour in Nyandarua County, Ichung'wah faced a hostile crowd while addressing the public.
Ichung’wah was among the dignitaries who accompanied the president during the launch of the Last Mile Connectivity at Ol Kalou Town, as Ruto continues to launch state projects in Mt Kenya
Despite his attempts to continue speaking to the crowds, the jeers intensified, leading him to cut his speech short.
On April 4, 2025, an interesting scene unfolded when a crowd gathered at a rally by Ruto in Tharaka Nithi walked out when Ichung’wah rose to address the crowd.
