Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has raised fresh concerns over President William Ruto’s leadership style. She accused the Head of State of bypassing Parliament after hosting more than 10,000 teachers at State House.
The meeting, held on Monday, focused on teachers’ welfare, including Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), promotions, and housing.
Parliament sidelined
Speaking on a local TV station on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Wamuchomba argued that State House meetings weaken parliamentary debate.
“I see a very serious conflict when the President tackles matters that are supposed to be handled in Parliament, inside State House,” she said. “Members of Parliament end up taking instructions instead of debating laws.”
Her remarks come even as union leaders like KUPPET chair Omboko Milemba praised the meeting as productive.
Doubts over Ruto’s promises
Wamuchomba dismissed the event as political showmanship. She recalled previous promises by Ruto that remain unfulfilled, citing a market project in Githunguri.
“The last time he came here, he launched the market with a lot of publicity. But once he left, the contractor left too. All we have is a foundation stone,” she said.
She also questioned Ruto’s pledge to build 15,000 housing units in Kiambu County. “If he cannot finish a single market, how do we expect him to deliver massive projects?” she posed.
Call for accountability
The legislator noted that Kenya’s public debt now stands at over Ksh12 trillion. She warned that making fresh promises without completing existing projects undermines public trust.
“If we truly care about service delivery, let us finish what we started. Right now, we do not need new promises; we need accountability,” she insisted.
Her criticism highlights growing unease among MPs about executive overreach and the sustainability of Kenya’s development agenda.
