Gachagua urges Gen Z to register as voters, declares It Mt. Kenya’s 'shield for 2027'

These comments, which focus on loyalty, governance, and community mobilisation, indicate deepening divisions within the ruling coalition and potential realignments as the 2027 election approaches.

Gachagua, speaking to congregants at the Priesthood Fellowship Church in Kahawa West, urged calm and emphasised the importance of voter registration, referring to it as “our shield."

He encouraged parents in attendance to advise their Gen-Z children to obtain IDs and register to vote, emphasising the importance of voter participation in the region's future political influence.

Gachagua, who has become more outspoken in recent months, indirectly criticised regional legislators who supported his ouster motion.

He remarked, "Some people can sell their parents for the right price," referring to those who signed his ouster motion. 

Gachagua urged his followers to remain calm, stating that Mount Kenya leaders are "wiser now" and "will always stay awake" politically.

He assured his supporters that, despite being sidelined, he has met with religious leaders, businesspeople, and professionals to discuss future plans.

"I’m talking to a lot of people, and when the time is right, I will tell you,” he said. “We will tell you what we have discussed at the right time, so that you can also chime in and tell us what you think, ensuring we never find ourselves in such a hole again.”

Gachagua added a touch of humour by joking that if his followers are unable to contain their frustrations, they should express them "through songs and dance" rather than direct confrontation, reinforcing his call for peace in the midst of rising political tensions.

Gachagua also urged renewed efforts to address pressing social issues, such as the illegal spirit trade that has devastated many Central Kenyan communities.

His comments on governance and social issues reflect his ongoing dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of important regional issues.

Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu echoed Gachagua's concerns and expressed disappointment with President Ruto's recent reshuffle of key Mount Kenya figures. “President Ruto, there’s something wrong!” Nyutu declared, condemning the dismissal of loyalists like Moses Kuria and Mithika Linturi. 

He also expressed concern about the reported threats against Ndindi Nyoro, a Ruto ally, implying that internal divisions within the ruling coalition may be undermining unity.

“We must put our house in order,” Nyutu added, calling for stronger internal loyalty and cohesion within the Mount Kenya region as it prepares for the 2027 elections.

Embakasi Central MP Mejjadonk Gathiru joined the conversation, revealing that he had previously suggested Gachagua resign from office, which Gachagua reportedly rejected, claiming that doing so would entail accepting unfounded accusations against him.

Gathiru also expressed concern about rising abductions and the suppression of free speech, accusing the media of emphasising tribalism only when Mount Kenya communities band together politically.

His remarks highlight a long-standing grievance among Central Kenya leaders about the perceived double standard in national political narratives, as well as the treatment of Mount Kenya figures in national discourse.