NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Senior Economic Adviser to the President, Moses Kuria, has downplayed growing calls for Kiambu County’s political autonomy, insisting the Mount Kenya region will remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking on his X handle Thursday, Kuria said the region’s estimated six million voters will act as a single bloc and cast their ballots “in one basket” come 2027.
“Let me state categorically that Kiambu will always be part of Mt Kenya. And not an isolated Mt Kenya, but one that will be a proud part and parcel of our wonderful nation, Kenya,” Kuria said.
He further stressed that the bloc’s support will be unconditional, noting that the region will not tie its unity to demands for key political positions.
“They will do so unconditionally without demanding to be given the Presidency, the running mate, or the Prime Cabinet Secretary. So let’s relax and chew popcorn for another 92 weeks,” he added.
During Jomo Kemyatta’s rule, Kiambu suffered the ignominy of a cabal infamously referred to as Kiambu Mafia. Now there is a new Kiambu Mafia in diapers laced with poopooh which is claiming that Kiambu will not be in Mt Kenya region. Let me state categorically that Kiambu will
Kiambu Autonomy Push Gains Momentum
Kuria’s remarks come amid heightened debate over Kiambu’s place within the larger Mt Kenya political equation.
A section of MPs from the county have argued that Kiambu deserves to chart its own political path, citing its 1.5 million votes, rapid urbanisation, and unique development needs.
Gatundu North MP Njoroge Karuria recently told a public forum that Kiambu should be treated as a stand-alone region.
“We have about 1.5 million votes, equal to the votes of the other four counties combined. We want our own development plans, our own ministers, PSs, and our own money,” Karuria said.
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has led the push, while Woman Representative Anne Wamuratha argued that Kiambu’s cosmopolitan nature mirrors Nairobi, making it distinct from other Mt Kenya counties.
Other lawmakers backing the campaign include Alice Ng’ang’a (Thika Town), Njuguna Kawanjiku (Kiambaa), and Githua Wamacukuru (Kabete).
