President Ruto Urges Meru Leaders to Unite and Focus on Development as Gachagua Obtains new allies
President William Ruto has called on leaders from Meru County to set aside divisive politics and prioritize unity and service delivery for the benefit of their constituents.
Speaking during a high-level meeting at State House Nairobi, which brought together all elected leaders from Meru—including Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia, MPs, and MCAs—the President stressed that political competition should be reserved for the appropriate time.
“Politics will come, and when it does, each of us will have to present our scorecards to the electorate,” Ruto said. “Until then, we must work together and focus on delivering for our people.”
The meeting came in the wake of a controversial visit by Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi and a delegation of over 200 Meru leaders to the Wamunyoro residence of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The residence has increasingly become a political hub for leaders critical of the Kenya Kwanza government.
President Ruto, however, urged Meru leaders to avoid actions that may breed division, emphasizing that unity and dialogue were essential for progress. He assured them that his administration was committed to addressing key development issues in the region—including infrastructure, agriculture (especially for coffee, tea, dairy, avocado, and miraa farmers), security, healthcare, and affordable housing.
Meanwhile, Gachagua confirmed that the Wamunyoro meeting served as an opportunity to update grassroots leaders on plans to launch a new political party. He described the engagement as a platform to exchange ideas and listen to the concerns and aspirations of the people.
“The people are ready for change and want a party that reflects their voices,” Gachagua said. “We are building a party that will represent all Kenyans inclusively and fairly.”
The former Deputy President, who has been operating from his Wamunyoro home since his impeachment, continues to meet with allies, professionals, and opinion leaders in what many view as a strategic political re-emergence.
