- Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has reaffirmed her loyalty to Rigathi Gachagua’s camp, dismissing claims that she was shifting allegiance to President William Ruto
- She criticised the rumours as baseless, stressing she cannot be swayed by money or political enticements to leave the United Opposition
- Kihara emphasised her commitment to the United Opposition’s mission, vowing to fight corruption, dictatorship, and extrajudicial killings for the sake of future generations
Kai Eli, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara says she is still in former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s camp and doesn’t intend to quit.
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She was responding to reports that had earlier indicated that she was eyeing President William Ruto’s camp.
The lawmaker blasted the purveyors of the rumours, insisting she would not be enticed with money, if indeed Ruto’s side was contemplating so.
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“I see Singapoor bloggers are now on my case. Someone must remind them who Jayne Kihara is in our Kenyan Politics. I think they’re used to dealind with politicians whose only language in politics is money and they now assume every politician has a price tag,” she said.
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Has Jayne Kihara ditched Gachagua’s camp?
Kihara explained that she made up her mind long ago never to associate with Ruto, adding that there would be nothing reasonable to attract him back to Kenya Kwanza.
She said she is committed to the United Opposition’s mission against the current regime, which she accused of a handful of vices, among them corruption and extrajudicial killings.
The MP restated that she doesn’t belong in the crop of politicians who are moved by money, adding that she would be ready to sacrifice anything for the good of Kenya.
“For avoidance of doubt, I left the lying camp a long time ago, and I never left anything that belongs to me there that can make me go back. If you’re looking for leaders to buy with your looted public money, and anyone suggested my name to you, please send them back to the market,” Kihara said.
The journey to liberate this Country from the shackles of Corruption, dictatorship, extrajudicial killings and perpetual lies is not about Jayne Kihara or Rigathi Gachagua but about the current and future generations. Some of us are ready to sacrifice anything for the sake of this Nation,” she added.
Which MPs have ditched Gachagua?
Gachagua has been losing some of his allies to Ruto.
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba and Juja’s George Koimburi have assimilated themselves into Ruto’s camp after a while of supporting Gachagua in opposing the current regime in power.
Wamuchomba, in a candid admission, stated that Gachagua’s character makes him unsuitable for national leadership.
She hinted that aligning with him had been difficult, signalling a retreat from her earlier opposition to Ruto.
The MP vouched for her political reunion with Ruto, noting that it will benefit the Githunguri constituents in terms of development.
Why George Koimburi quit Gachagua’s camp
On his part, Koimburi alleged that Gachagua’s camp was dishonest and detrimental to Kenyans, especially communities in the Mt. Kenya region.
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Koimburi accused Gachagua of converting the Democracy for Citizens Party into a profit-driven outfit, exploiting aspirants with false promises of 2027 tickets.
He claimed Gachagua was leveraging supporters for personal political gain while shielding himself from risks.
Declaring his shift to Ruto’s camp to pursue development in Juja, Koimburi clarified that his move was voluntary and not influenced by money or inducements
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
