Nairobi, Kenya — President William Ruto enjoys unwavering support from the people of Mount Kenya, and any suggestion of a rift is rooted in personal differences, not tribal tensions, Makadara political leader Edwin Kuria has declared.
Speaking in Nairobi, Kuria — who chairs the “Ruto Kumi Bila Break” campaign in the capital — dismissed claims that the Mount Kenya region is turning against the President. He squarely blamed impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for promoting a tribal narrative aimed at misleading the public.
“The narrative being pushed by Gachagua is not representative of the Mount Kenya community. His issues with the President are personal, and we must not allow them to be misconstrued as tribal,” Kuria stated.
He emphasized that President Ruto was overwhelmingly supported in the 2022 general election, with over 47% of his votes coming from Mount Kenya.
“We are solidly behind Ruto. The people of Mount Kenya have no issue with him. Wamunyoro [Gachagua] should stop fanning tribal hatred. This country needs development, not political theatrics,” Kuria said.
Kuria called on Kenyans to focus on critical economic issues, particularly those affecting the Mount Kenya region such as the coffee, tea, and milk sectors, rather than being distracted by divisive politics.
“We want the President to be given time to work — on fertiliser subsidies, better prices for our farm produce, and the revitalization of agriculture — not to be dragged into unnecessary squabbles,” he added.
As a respected business and political opinion leader in Nairobi, Kuria reaffirmed his commitment to spearheading President Ruto’s re-election agenda under the “Kumi Bila Break” banner.
“This movement is unstoppable. We are the boots on the ground, ensuring the President’s development agenda reaches every corner. We will not allow tribalism to be forced on us by someone who failed in office.”
Kuria has long championed unity in politics and a business-friendly environment in Nairobi. While he maintains a strong stance against ethnic-based politics, he insists that President Ruto’s leadership must not be undermined by personal vendettas disguised as community grievances.
“Let it be clear — this is not a war between Mount Kenya and Ruto. It’s a personal fallout, and it should remain that way. We support the President for two full terms.”
