Kimani Ichung’wah’s recent assertion that Kiambu MPs consulted with President Ruto to propose Andrew Karanja as a replacement for Moses Kuria in the Cabinet has ignited significant backlash from local residents. The residents of Kiambu are now accusing their MPs of neglecting the county by recommending a candidate they believe is ill-suited to advocate effectively for their interests.
Critics argue that while other regions appointed their most experienced political figures to the Cabinet—such as John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi from Nyanza, Hassan Joho from the Coast, and Wycliffe Oparanya from Western—Kiambu’s choice is seen as a poor reflection of its leadership capabilities.
In response, Kiambu Senator Karungo Wa Thangwa has refuted claims that he was consulted in the cabinet selection process, labeling the Majority Leader’s statement as misleading. “As the Senator representing Kiambu County, I want to make it clear that I was not involved in selecting the new Cabinet Secretary from our county, nor was I invited to participate in the process,” Wa Thangwa stated in a Wednesday morning announcement. He criticized the Kikuyu MP’s suggestion that all Kiambu MPs were part of the decision, asserting that had he been consulted, he would not have endorsed the current CS for Agriculture, given his unfamiliarity with the candidate.
The move to replace Moses Kuria, a seasoned and respected politician, with what many perceive as an inexperienced newcomer, has not been well received by the electorate. Ichung’wah has been accused of arrogance and overconfidence, with some residents likening his behavior to Icarus flying too close to the sun, suggesting that his perceived overestimation of his importance might lead to his downfall.
Amid growing criticism, the MPs are under increasing pressure to explain their decisions and address public concerns, with calls intensifying for them to realign their focus on addressing the county’s needs and rebuilding trust in their leadership.
