Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, have strongly criticized Deputy Conservative Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua over his recent claims of a leadership vacuum in the Mt Kenya region.

Speaking during a fundraiser for the development of 24 churches in Thika, the leaders accused Gachagua of harboring bitterness and disrespecting the region’s elected representatives.

They dismissed his remarks that Mt Kenya legislators are “less educated and easily compromised,” insisting that they were legitimately elected by the people.

Ichung’wah and his colleagues urged Gachagua to move past his impeachment and cease actions that could divide the region’s political unity.

“Wacha chuki na hasira, wacha kupiganisha watu,” Ichung’wah said, emphasizing that voters in Mt Kenya had made their choices freely and deserved respect.

“Even if Kawanjiku is a single mother, the people of Kiambaa chose her as their best representative. When you despise her, you despise them.”

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Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a urged Gachagua to let go of personal resentment, saying his bitterness risked consuming him.

“Stop the bitterness — it will consume you,” she cautioned. “You even forget the people you call your children. Pray for them and wish them well.”

Kiambaa MP Njuguna Kawanjiku accused Gachagua of making personal threats and interfering in local politics.

“You don’t become personal when it comes to politics,” Kawanjiku said. “You once called and messaged me saying that if I don’t join you, I’ll see. My life is in God’s hands.”

Kiambu Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha called for mutual respect among leaders, urging that politics should not disrupt service delivery.

“Allow us to work for our people,” she said. “Siasa ni mwaka ujao — let’s meet on the campaign trail next year. For now, let’s respect one another.”