Former senior advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, has reached out to Democracy for the Citizens’ Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, proposing a truce to end their long-standing rivalry.
However, Kuria made it clear that any reconciliation would come with one non-negotiable condition: Gachagua must immediately cease what Kuria described as repeated disrespect towards leaders especially women from the Mt Kenya region.
In a statement released on Saturday evening, Kuria acknowledged Gachagua’s rising political influence in the region, even referring to him as the “undisputed kingpin” of Mt Kenya.
He likened the potential alliance to the recent political thaw between KANU leader Gideon Moi and President Ruto.
“To my brother Rigathi Gachagua, I am an honest man, and by now you know that. It’s undeniable that the majority of our Mt Kenya people listen to you,” Kuria stated. “You are edging closer to being our undisputed kingpin in the Mountain. Just like Gideon Moi and William Ruto are working together, I might consider working with you very soon.”
Yet, Kuria issued a firm warning to Gachagua: stop targeting fellow leaders and women in your public remarks.
“I have only one humble request,” Kuria said. “Kindly refrain from insulting our leaders in general, our women leaders in particular, and Mt Kenya women by extension. It doesn’t really reflect your growing status as the region’s kingpin.”
Kuria’s remarks follow the circulation of a viral video in which Gachagua is seen criticizing Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, accusing her of working with the Head of State to create divisions in the Mt Kenya region.
The overture comes amid a fierce political contest for dominance in Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Despite having been impeached last year, Gachagua has remained active in shaping the region’s political discourse, intensifying the battle for influence among top political figures.
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