In a bold political declaration that has set tongues wagging across Kenya’s political circles, Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has thrown her full weight behind President William Ruto’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The outspoken legislator took to her official X account on Monday, January 26, 2026, posting a video that left no room for ambiguity about her political loyalties.
In the clip that has since gone viral, Wamuchomba posted a photos showing dressed in UDA party outfits and outlined her ambitious political roadmap while cementing her allegiance to the President.
“Yangu ni three term ya Rais ni two term twende kazi bila kelele,” Wamuchomba declared in the video, her voice brimming with confidence and determination.
The statement, delivered in Swahili, translates to a clear message: while she pursues a three-term journey representing Githunguri Constituency, she’s committed to ensuring President Ruto secures his two terms in office.
Her rallying cry of “twende kazi bila kelele” (let’s work without noise) has particularly resonated with her followers, signaling a no-nonsense approach to governance and political engagement.
On her part, the Githunguri Member of Parliament, while maintaining her support for President Ruto, insisted on actualising her 2026 resolution, which she announced to be more developmental with politics aside.
“Yeah i have decided this year i want maendeleo na kazi, siasa tutapiga baadaye,” she added.
Drapped in a United Democratic Alliance scarf, Wamuchomba announced she feels at home.
“Niko nyumbani niko State House kwa UDA,” Wamuchomba firmly stated.
Her remarks come just months after she questioned the excitement that teachers showed when they danced with President William Ruto at State House, saying the reality of their pay slips does not match the jubilation.
Wamuchomba’s public endorsement comes at a critical juncture in Kenya’s political calendar, as various camps begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 polls.
Her declaration is significant, given her reputation as a vocal and sometimes controversial figure in Parliament who doesn’t shy away from speaking her mind.
The Githunguri MP’s statement appears to be a strategic move to align herself firmly with the Kenya Kwanza administration, potentially positioning herself for greater influence within the ruling coalition.
By publicly committing to Ruto’s re-election bid while simultaneously announcing her own three-term ambition, Wamuchomba is signaling her intention to be a long-term political player in both constituency and national politics.
At the time, the Githunguri Member of Parliament went on to say that she found it surprising to see civil servants celebrating at State House when they continue to face frustrations caused by multiple salary deductions.
“I saw teachers dancing with the president, very excited. Kwani, what did he give them? Did he remove the house levy, or did he give them a waiver? I was not on the news all day,” Wamuchomba posted on her official X account on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
“I get surprised when I see civil servants dancing in the Statehouse, yet their pay slips are punched,” she added.
Political analysts have been quick to weigh in on the implications of her announcement.
Some view it as a calculated political gamble that could pay dividends if Ruto’s popularity remains strong leading up to 2027.
Others see it as an early attempt to secure her political base in Githunguri by associating herself with the presidency.
The timing of Wamuchomba’s endorsement is particularly noteworthy.
With over a year still remaining before the 2027 general elections, her early declaration could influence other politicians in the Mt.
Kenya region to publicly declare their positions. The region has historically been a crucial voting bloc in Kenyan elections, making such endorsements politically significant.
Her call for “kazi bila kelele” (work without noise) also appears to be a subtle dig at opposition politicians who she may perceive as focusing more on rhetoric than delivery.
This messaging aligns with the Kenya Kwanza government’s narrative of prioritizing development and service delivery over political grandstanding.
As country’s political temperature gradually rises ahead of the 2027 polls, Wamuchomba’s declaration serves as a reminder that campaign season is unofficially underway.
Whether her bold pronouncement will translate into sustained political capital for both herself and President Ruto remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Gathoni Wamuchomba has firmly planted her flag in the Ruto camp.
The coming months will reveal whether other MPs follow her lead or chart different political courses as the nation inches closer to another crucial electoral showdown.
