Former Senior Economic Adviser to the President, Moses Kuria, has reaffirmed the unity of the Mount Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election, declaring that its estimated six million votes will be cast in a single bloc.
Kuria’s remarks came as a response to an emerging push by some Kiambu leaders who have suggested that the county should chart an independent political course separate from the larger Mt Kenya region. The legislators argue that Kiambu’s size and population give it the capacity to demand a bigger share of national resources and tailored development plans.
In a statement shared on his X handle on Thursday, Kuria firmly rejected the idea of Kiambu’s autonomy, maintaining that the county is an integral part of the Mt Kenya political landscape.
“Let me state categorically that Kiambu will always be part of Mt Kenya. And not an isolated Mt Kenya, but one that will be a proud part and parcel of our wonderful nation, Kenya,” he wrote. “For avoidance of doubt, Mt Kenya will put all their six million votes in one basket in 2027.”
Kuria further stressed that the region’s support will not be tied to bargaining for top political seats. “They will do so unconditionally without demanding to be given the Presidency, the running mate, or the Prime Cabinet Secretary. So let’s relax and chew popcorn for another 92 weeks,” he added.
However, the push for Kiambu autonomy continues to gain traction. Gatundu North MP Njoroge Karuria has argued that Kiambu’s 1.5 million votes are equivalent to the combined tally of other Mt Kenya counties, insisting that the county should be treated as a stand-alone entity. His sentiments have been echoed by Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe, who says Kiambu’s rapid urbanisation and high population density necessitate distinct development priorities.
Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha added that the county’s cosmopolitan nature mirrors Nairobi’s, giving it unique political and economic dynamics. Other MPs backing the push include Alice Ng’ang’a (Thika Town), Njuguna Kawanjiku (Kiambaa), and Githua Wamacukuru (Kabete).
The debate sets the stage for an intense political contest within Mt Kenya as leaders weigh between unity and localised interests ahead of 2027.
