Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has issued a formal apology to the people of the Mt. Kenya region regarding the political fallout from the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Speaking on Monday, May 11, 2026, Waiguru acknowledged that the removal of Gachagua in late 2024 has left deep-seated frustrations among residents.
The governor made these remarks in Kandongu during the launch of the Sh200 million Mwea Integrated Water Supply Rehabilitation and Expansion Project, a project aimed at improving water access for thousands of households in Mwea.
Waiguru admitted that the impeachment has complicated President William Ruto’s support base in the region.
“I have heard you. I cannot pretend that I have not, because I also live here,” she told the crowd.
Governor Anne Waiguru moved to distance her county government from the impeachment, making clear that her administration played no part in what unfolded in Parliament. She told residents that while the action was carried out at the national legislature, her office remained focused on work at the grassroots level throughout the entire episode.
Yet Waiguru stopped short of washing her hands of the matter entirely. Recognizing that she sits within the broader Kenya Kwanza government, she invoked the principle of collective responsibility and extended an olive branch to those who felt wounded by the events that led to Gachagua’s removal.
“The county government was not involved; we were still here at the grassroots. The action took place in Parliament. However, I want to say that if you were deeply hurt, and since I am part of this government, then for collective responsibility, let me apologise. Please receive my apologies.”
The apology stood out as a rare public acknowledgment from a senior Kenya Kwanza leader that the impeachment had caused significant political fallout. Waiguru admitted that the development had made it harder for leaders allied to the government to popularize the Kenya Kwanza agenda across the region. According to her, many residents feel betrayed, a reaction that has deepened the disconnect between voters and pro-government politicians.
Despite the growing frustration, Waiguru appealed to residents not to turn their backs on the administration. She cautioned that political choices driven by anger could carry lasting consequences for the region. At the same time, she noted that removing an incumbent president in the 2027 general election would be far from easy.
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