Ruku Steps Up Push for Mount Kenya Political Realignment

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has stepped up his call for political realignment in the Mount Kenya region, using a visit to Kiambu County to highlight what he described as longstanding political divisions within the region.

Ruku said Mount Kenya had experienced political divisions for years, dating back to the administration of former President Mwai Kibaki and continuing through successive governments.

He said his remarks were intended to remind residents of the region's political history rather than create new divisions.

Ruku Defends Mount Kenya Remarks

The Cabinet Secretary spoke on Sunday while attending a church service at the Christian Church International (CCI) in Gatundu North, Kiambu County.

He was accompanied by Gatundu North MP Njoroge Kururia, Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a and Taveta MP John Bwire.

Ruku said he had no ill feelings towards residents of Mount Kenya West but took issue with leaders who have criticised his position on the region's political direction.

Among those he referenced were leaders aligned with the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), who have accused him of attempting to divide Mount Kenya.

The CS rejected the criticism, arguing that political alliances and loyalties evolve in response to changing circumstances.

He urged residents to recognise the emerging political realignments and adapt to the changing political landscape.

Call for a Separate Kiambu Region

Gatundu South MP Elijah Njoroge backed Ruku's position, arguing that the division of the wider Mount Kenya region could create an opportunity for Kiambu to operate as a separate region.

Njoroge said Kiambu could benefit from increased access to resources and political representation if it was treated as its own region rather than remaining part of the broader Mount Kenya bloc.

His remarks add a new dimension to the debate over regional political identity, representation and the distribution of public resources.

The question of how Mount Kenya is politically organised has remained a sensitive issue, particularly as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Leaders Back Ruto Administration

Other leaders attending the church service reaffirmed their support for President William Ruto's administration and endorsed the political realignment taking shape in the region.

Mount Kenya remains a key political constituency, and the emerging divisions have increasingly centred on the direction the region should take ahead of the next general election.

While some leaders have backed Ruto and his administration, others have criticised his political approach and questioned the region's relationship with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

The competing positions are expected to intensify as political parties and leaders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 polls.

Mount Kenya Politics Takes Centre Stage

Ruku's latest remarks are likely to add momentum to the ongoing debate over Mount Kenya's political future.

For supporters of the realignment, the changing political landscape presents an opportunity for the region to rethink its traditional alliances and pursue what they consider to be more effective representation.

Critics, however, have warned that attempts to redraw political loyalties could deepen divisions within the region.

With the 2027 General Election approaching, Mount Kenya is expected to remain a major battleground as political leaders seek to consolidate support and influence the region's voting patterns.

The debate over unity, regional identity and political realignment is therefore likely to remain prominent in the months ahead.