Ngunjiri Wambugu urges Mt Kenya region to oppose emotion-based politics
Former Nyeri Town lawmaker Ngunjiri Wambugu has pleaded with Mt Kenya voters to be wary of emotion-based politics characterised by meaningless slogans.
Through his Facebook page on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the outspoken politician advised that the region should instead focus on what it stands to gain from whichever government is in power, whether it serves one term or two terms.
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“The most crucial thing Mt Kenya must discuss is what we will get from the administration; whether WanTam or TuTam. Coz ultimately it will still leave. But what we get stays with us, beyond WanTam or TuTam,” Wambugu stated.
Call for sober discussions
Wambugu, a former ally of President William Ruto turned critic, argued that the people of Mt Kenya must move beyond slogans and political catchphrases when determining their stake in national politics.
He emphasised that the region’s focus should be on tangible gains such as infrastructure development, economic empowerment, and fair resource distribution, not the emotional appeals of politicians.
According to him, such a shift in mindset would safeguard the region’s long-term interests regardless of which political faction controls the State House.
He added that power transitions in Kenya have always been temporary, but benefits secured in the form of projects or funding allocations remain permanent.
Political undertones
The message was interpreted as a subtle warning against the growing rhetoric within Mt Kenya politics, where factions continue to polarise residents with chants like WanTam (One Term) and TuTam (Two Terms).
These slogans have gained traction as debates over Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027 and the political positioning of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
With the 2027 General Election looming, Mt Kenya remains a critical battleground. Leaders from both government and opposition camps are expected to court the region aggressively.
Wambugu’s remarks, however, suggest that the region’s bargaining power will only be meaningful if it is tied to clear deliverables rather than political slogans.
His caution adds to the ongoing discourse about the future of Mt Kenya politics in an environment that remains both divided and highly influential.
