NAIROBI, Kenya — Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has threatened to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, accusing the government of selectively applying the law against leaders accused of making inflammatory remarks.
Speaking to a local radio station, Wamuchomba questioned why action had allegedly not been taken against some pro-government leaders accused of making statements she considers inciting.
She singled out Nominated MP Josphat Wainaina over alleged remarks warning that a community could be evicted from the Rift Valley if it failed to support President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Wamuchomba warned that she could lead like-minded leaders out of government if Wainaina was not arrested by the following day.
The Githunguri legislator also criticised Wainaina over the alleged remarks, noting that he had witnessed the consequences of the 2007/08 post-election violence.
“Wainaina is one of those who witnessed the chaos that led to the loss of life and property during the 2007/08 post-election violence. He therefore should be the last person to utter hateful remarks directed at the community.”
Wamuchomba Criticises Duale
Wamuchomba also took aim at Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks she described as hateful and directed at the Kikuyu community.
The MP claimed that after she criticised Duale over the alleged remarks, the CS showed no remorse and instead mocked her by referring to her as a “small girl.”
She argued that leaders should be held to the same standards regardless of their political affiliation or relationship with the government.
‘Bride Sitting on Thorns’
Wamuchomba further opened up about the challenges she said she and other leaders have experienced while serving in government.
She said some elected leaders had endured what she described as harsh treatment because they wanted to secure development projects for their constituencies.
The MP compared her experience in government to that of a “bride sitting on thorns,” saying the pain could be tolerated because of the desire to achieve a greater objective.
“We have been pleading that our projects be completed, but some of us have run out of patience.”
“I’m not in this position because I wish to be. I’m here so that I’m able to get projects in my constituency finalised, so that in the long run my constituents will not blame me.”
“I want some roads in my constituency to be completed and unfinished hospitals completed,” she said.
Wamuchomba’s remarks could deepen tensions within UDA as political leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election, particularly over accusations of double standards in dealing with inflammatory political rhetoric.
