Ngunjiri Wambugu reveals why he fell out with Gachagua
By William Muthama, September 24, 2025Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has said he is willing to work with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, despite their past political disagreements.
Wambugu, who has frequently criticised Gachagua, emphasised that their differences are rooted in principle rather than personal animosity.
Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Wambugu stressed that political disagreements should not stand in the way of cooperation.
“I can work with absolutely anything, because even my differences with Gachagua are not personal. They are based on principle, right?” he said, noting that disagreements over style or strategy should not prevent collaboration.
Wambugu explained that his previous fallout with Gachagua occurred when the latter left office to pursue active politics. “
“Before, when I was working with him, he was Deputy President. He was in an office that had functions and structures. He left office, started doing politics… and the politics he was doing started getting into conflict with my politics; we fell out,” Wambugu said.
He described his willingness to work with former critics as part of a broader commitment to pragmatic partnerships ahead of the 2027 elections, highlighting that issue-based collaboration takes priority over personal differences.
Also watch: Ex-MP Wambugu questions Gachagua on party fund.
Cooperation over criticism
The former MP stressed that he is guided by principles rather than personal animosity, making clear that past disagreements do not define his current approach.
“Even if I disagree with someone’s politics, it does not mean I cannot work with them for a larger purpose,” he added.
Wambugu also dismissed the Wantam and Tutam style of politics.
Wambugu highlighted that his approach extends beyond a single political figure. He follows leaders across the spectrum, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Raila Odinga, and former government officials pursuing new political opportunities.
“Let us not pigeonhole anyone on how they are going to do opposition politics, because all of us are pursuing the opportunity or the responsibility of running this country,” he said.
Ngunjiri, who has frequently clashed with and criticised Gachagua’s political approach, emphasised the importance of principled partnerships.
“I don’t do politics. Gachagua does politics. For all you know, he could actually succeed. Criticism does not preclude cooperation,” he said.