Waititu’s Call for Next Nairobi Governor to Hail from Mt Kenya Sparks Debate

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has stirred the political waters by demanding that the next Governor of Nairobi should come from the Mt Kenya region. Waititu voiced his stance during a high-profile gathering that included Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, Senator Paul Thangwa, MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, and opposition leaders Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa.

Waititu’s argument hinges on the claim that the Kikuyu community in Nairobi has faced prolonged mistreatment and political marginalization. He stressed that the community’s support for former Governor Mike Sonko and the current Governor Johnson Sakaja was largely influenced by the directives from the Jubilee Party and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

“Despite our consistent support for candidates endorsed by the Jubilee Party, the Kikuyus in Nairobi have endured enough. It is time for our community to have a representative from Mt Kenya in the Nairobi Governor’s office,” Waititu declared.

With the 2027 elections on the horizon, Waititu is rallying for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to back a candidate from the Mt Kenya region. His call comes at a time when political alliances and strategies are beginning to take shape for the upcoming elections.

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The Kikuyu community, a significant demographic in Nairobi, has historically played a crucial role in the city’s political landscape. Their support was instrumental in the election of Mike Sonko and later Johnson Sakaja. However, Waititu’s remarks highlight a growing sentiment within the community that their interests have not been adequately represented despite their electoral support.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders present at the gathering have yet to publicly respond to Waititu’s demands. However, the presence of notable political figures such as Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and opposition leaders Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa indicates the weight of Waititu’s statement within the broader political discourse.

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