Nyandarua Ruto allies in efforts to regain lost suppor

By Newsflash Writer

A delegation of Nyandarua County legislators on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, held a closed-door meeting with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in what insiders say is a strategic effort to reclaim dwindling support in the region.

The meeting, held at the Deputy President’s official residence in Nairobi, brought together key United Democratic Alliance (UDA) politicians from the county, including Woman Representative Faith Gitau, Ol’kalou MP David Kiaraho, Kinangop MP Kwenya Thuku, and Ndaragwa MP George Gachagua.

In a statement released after the meeting, Deputy President Kindiki emphasized the government’s commitment to accelerating development across all corners of the country, noting that regular engagement with elected leaders was crucial in monitoring progress and addressing challenges in service delivery.

“The Government is committed to fast-tracking development projects across all parts of the country. Regular consultations with elected leaders help in tracking the progress of development projects and in receiving feedback from the people,” Kindiki said.

“We met with Members of Parliament from Nyandarua County to take stock of ICT hubs, fresh produce markets, affordable housing, and other ongoing national government projects in the area.”

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The meeting comes in the wake of President William Ruto’s recent development tour of Nyandarua County, a visit widely seen as part of the administration’s broader attempt to restore political goodwill in a region where trust in some leaders has waned.

The four lawmakers have been facing mounting hostility from constituents since October last year, following their controversial decision to back the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a move that alienated them from a significant section of the electorate.

Mounting pressure and political strategy

Residents, particularly those aligned with Gachagua’s Mount Kenya support base, have openly criticized the MPs, accusing them of betrayal and abandoning regional unity. Their appearances at public functions have frequently been met with boos, jeers, and in some instances, outright rejection by local communities.

Sources close to the developments told Newsflash that the Wednesday meeting is part of a carefully crafted plan by State House operatives to help the embattled legislators regain their footing ahead of the 2027 general elections. “It is not just about development. It’s about political survival. These MPs are aware they’re on shaky ground, and this is an effort to reconnect with voters,” a source familiar with the discussions revealed.

During the engagement, emphasis was also laid on fast-tracking visible, tangible projects that can be showcased as achievements by the MPs in the coming months.

With affordable housing, ICT innovation hubs, and market infrastructure already underway or planned, the legislators are banking on quick results to shift public perception.

As the political realignments in Mount Kenya intensify, especially following Gachagua’s ouster and Kindiki’s rising influence, Nyandarua’s UDA leaders are keen to reposition themselves at the heart of President Ruto’s development and re-election agenda. Whether these efforts will be enough to win back a skeptical electorate, however, remains to be seen.