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		<title>Wamuchomba Declares Unwavering Support for Ruto&#8217;s 2027 Re-election Bid</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In a bold political declaration that has set tongues wagging across Kenya&#8217;s political circles, Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has thrown her full weight behind President William Ruto&#8217;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 [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://insiderbits.co.ke/politics/wamuchomba-declares-unwavering-support-for-rutos-2027-re-election-bid/">Wamuchomba Declares Unwavering Support for Ruto&#8217;s 2027 Re-election Bid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://insiderbits.co.ke">Insider Bits News</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">In a bold political declaration that has set tongues wagging across Kenya&#8217;s political circles, Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has thrown her full weight behind President William Ruto&#8217;s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">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.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">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.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">&#8220;Yangu ni three term ya Rais ni two term twende kazi bila kelele,&#8221; Wamuchomba declared in the video, her voice brimming with confidence and determination.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The statement, delivered in Swahili, translates to a clear message: while she pursues a three-term journey representing Githunguri Constituency, she&#8217;s committed to ensuring President Ruto secures his two terms in office.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Her rallying cry of &#8220;twende kazi bila kelele&#8221; (let&#8217;s work without noise) has particularly resonated with her followers, signaling a no-nonsense approach to governance and political engagement.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>“Yeah i have decided this year i want maendeleo na kazi, siasa tutapiga baadaye,” she added.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_4486" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-4486" style="width: 1280px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-4486" src="https://insiderbits.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/MP-Wamuchomba-alongoside-UDA-Party-leaders-at-state-house-insiderbitsnews.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="854" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-4486" class="wp-caption-text">MP Gathoni Wamuchomba (in blue necklace) alongside other UDA Party leaders at State House meeting.PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X,</figcaption></figure>
<p>Drapped in a United Democratic Alliance scarf, Wamuchomba announced she feels at home.</p>
<p>“Niko nyumbani niko State House kwa UDA,” Wamuchomba firmly stated.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Wamuchomba&#8217;s public endorsement comes at a critical juncture in Kenya&#8217;s political calendar, as various camps begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 polls.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Her declaration is significant, given her reputation as a vocal and sometimes controversial figure in Parliament who doesn&#8217;t shy away from speaking her mind.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The Githunguri MP&#8217;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.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">By publicly committing to Ruto&#8217;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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><em>“</em>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<em>,</em>” Wamuchomba posted on her official X account on Saturday, September 13, 2025.</p>
<p>“I get surprised when I see civil servants dancing in the Statehouse, yet their pay slips are punched,” she added.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Political analysts have been quick to weigh in on the implications of her announcement.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Some view it as a calculated political gamble that could pay dividends if Ruto&#8217;s popularity remains strong leading up to 2027.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Others see it as an early attempt to secure her political base in Githunguri by associating herself with the presidency.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The timing of Wamuchomba&#8217;s endorsement is particularly noteworthy.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">With over a year still remaining before the 2027 general elections, her early declaration could influence other politicians in the Mt.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Kenya region to publicly declare their positions. The region has historically been a crucial voting bloc in Kenyan elections, making such endorsements politically significant.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Her call for &#8220;kazi bila kelele&#8221; (work without noise) also appears to be a subtle dig at opposition politicians who she may perceive as focusing more on rhetoric than delivery.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">This messaging aligns with the Kenya Kwanza government&#8217;s narrative of prioritizing development and service delivery over political grandstanding.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">As country&#8217;s political temperature gradually rises ahead of the 2027 polls, Wamuchomba&#8217;s declaration serves as a reminder that campaign season is unofficially underway.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">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.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">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.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://insiderbits.co.ke/politics/wamuchomba-declares-unwavering-support-for-rutos-2027-re-election-bid/">Wamuchomba Declares Unwavering Support for Ruto&#8217;s 2027 Re-election Bid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://insiderbits.co.ke">Insider Bits News</a>.</p>
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		<title>Waiguru Claims UDA Regaining Mt. Kenya Grip as Defectors Return</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is clawing back lost ground in Mt. Kenya, with rebel leaders who abandoned the party now retreating to the fold. Speaking during a high-stakes luncheon with party polling station leaders at her Kianyaga residence on Friday, Waiguru claimed the ruling party&#8217;s aggressive grassroots [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is clawing back lost ground in Mt. Kenya, with rebel leaders who abandoned the party now retreating to the fold.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Speaking during a high-stakes luncheon with party polling station leaders at her Kianyaga residence on Friday, Waiguru claimed the ruling party&#8217;s aggressive grassroots mobilization campaign is finally paying dividends in the politically volatile region.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">&#8220;The ongoing effort to consolidate the party&#8217;s grassroots support is bearing fruit,&#8221; Waiguru told the gathering, which saw even previously lukewarm county assembly members publicly pledge allegiance to UDA and President William Ruto&#8217;s 2027 re-election bid.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The governor, who has emerged as one of Ruto&#8217;s key point persons in the Mount Kenya region, issued a stark warning that the area has no business flirting with the opposition.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">&#8220;The region has no place in opposition,&#8221; Waiguru declared, vowing to ensure residents &#8220;speak in one voice&#8221; ahead of the next general election.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The luncheon, which brought together polling station officials and Members of County Assembly, marked a significant show of force for UDA in Kirinyaga, a county that has witnessed growing discontent with the Kenya Kwanza administration over economic hardships and unfulfilled campaign promises.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Several MCAs who had previously maintained a studied distance from the party used the platform to publicly declare their support, signaling what Waiguru presented as a political realignment in her favor.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The timing of the event is crucial, coming amid intensifying jostling for Mt. Kenya&#8217;s political soul, with various leaders positioning themselves as the region&#8217;s kingpins in Ruto&#8217;s succession matrix.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Waiguru&#8217;s assertion that defectors are returning to UDA contradicts the narrative pushed by opposition figures and some Kenya Kwanza rebels who claim the region is increasingly disenchanted with Ruto&#8217;s presidency.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">The governor&#8217;s aggressive stance appears designed to counter Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other regional power brokers who have been mobilizing their own political bases, creating multiple competing power centers in the President&#8217;s own backyard.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">Whether Waiguru&#8217;s optimistic assessment reflects genuine political momentum or wishful thinking remains to be seen, but her bold declaration that Mt. Kenya has &#8220;no place in opposition&#8221; will undoubtedly intensify the region&#8217;s already heated political discourse.</p>
<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]">As the 2027 elections draw closer, the battle for Mt. Kenya&#8217;s estimated four million votes is shaping up to be the defining contest in Kenyan politics, with Waiguru now firmly planting her flag in Ruto&#8217;s corner.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://insiderbits.co.ke/politics/waiguru-claims-uda-regaining-mt-kenya-grip-as-defectors-return/">Waiguru Claims UDA Regaining Mt. Kenya Grip as Defectors Return</a> appeared first on <a href="https://insiderbits.co.ke">Insider Bits News</a>.</p>
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