Moses Kuria Blasts Rigathi Gachagua: “Nyeri Exported Us a Loudmouth, Not a Leader”

Former Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Moses Kuria has reignited political tensions in Mt. Kenya with a stinging rebuke of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now the leader of DCP Party and a key opposition figure.

In remarks that have rattled the region’s political establishment, Kuria did not mince his words, describing Gachagua as “the biggest mistake Nyeri ever exported to Mt. Kenya politics – a drunkard of power with zero brains for leadership.”

Kuria, a seasoned Kiambu politician known for his blunt delivery, contrasted the political legacies of Kiambu and Nyeri, claiming that while Kiambu had produced presidents, industries, and vision for the country, Nyeri had exported what he termed “a loudmouth embarrassment.”

“Kiambu gave Kenya presidents, industries, and vision. Nyeri gave us this loudmouth embarrassment. The mountain cannot be led by a village tyrant who thinks chest-thumping is policy,” Kuria declared.

The fiery attack comes at a time when Gachagua is positioning himself as a central player in the opposition, leveraging his DCP Party to rally discontent against the Kenya Kwanza administration and to consolidate influence across Mt. Kenya. His new role has placed him at the forefront of efforts to challenge the government, but Kuria insists the former deputy president lacks the ideological depth and leadership maturity to unite the region or provide an alternative national agenda.

Political analysts see Kuria’s remarks as part of an emerging battle for Mt. Kenya’s political soul. With the 2027 elections approaching, the region remains critical to any presidential bid, and leaders like Kuria and Gachagua are jostling to prove themselves as kingpins of the vote-rich bloc.

Kuria’s harsh words also reflect a deeper generational and ideological divide within Mt. Kenya politics. While Gachagua appeals to grassroots mobilization and fiery rhetoric, Kuria has often pushed for technocratic reforms and pragmatic politics.

Whether Kuria’s attack will weaken Gachagua’s rising influence in the opposition remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that Mt. Kenya politics is entering a new season of fierce rivalry, with former allies now trading barbs as they fight for dominance in a fractured political landscape.