On 6th March 2025, President William Ruto visited Kiambu County. During his speech, he sent a strong warning to Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba.
He told her, “Wacha uchochezi na vita” (Stop incitement and war). This came just a day after Wamuchomba led a protest in Kiambu, where people shouted, “Ruto must go! Mwizi!”
Speaking in front of a large crowd in Githunguri town, Ruto said, “We cannot build this country with insults and protests. Leaders must talk development, not division.”
The crowd listened in silence as the President continued, “Some people are shouting in the streets, yet they were elected to bring solutions. That is not leadership. That is noise.”
Wamuchomba, who was not present at the event, had earlier told the public that life was becoming too hard. She accused the government of failing to lower food prices and improve the economy. After her protest, she was summoned by the DCI.
Many people in Kiambu reacted strongly to Ruto’s message.
“She is saying what we feel,” said Esther Wairimu, a market trader. “Let the President listen, not lecture.”
Peter Ndung’u, a farmer, disagreed. “We need peace, not protests. Ruto is right. Wamuchomba should calm down.”
A youth, Kevin Mwangi, said, “Both of them are leaders. They should sit and talk, not fight in public.”
The tension between Ruto and Wamuchomba shows a growing crack in Mt. Kenya politics. While Ruto tries to calm the region and push his development message, some leaders like Wamuchomba continue to voice public anger.
As the President left Kiambu, the message was clear: he wants peace, but not everyone is ready to be silent. The people are watching both leaders closely.
By Newsmedia