Kuria dismisses push to make Kiambu standalone region

Former Senior Economic Adviser to the President Moses Kuria has brushed off claims that Kiambu County could stand as its own region, saying it is firmly part of Mt Kenya.

Kuria’s remarks follow calls by Kiambu MPs, led by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, to have the county recognised as a region on its own.

In a post on his X account, Kuria stressed that Kiambu’s political future is tied to the larger mountain region and to the country as a whole.

“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,” he stated.

Kuria also signaled that the Mt Kenya vote in 2027 will move as a bloc, saying the region’s six million voters will support one candidate without attaching conditions or demands for top positions.

“And for avoidance of doubt that Mt Kenya will pit all their 6 Million votes in one basket in 2027. They will do so unconditionally without demanding to be given the Presidency, the running mate nor Prime Cabinet Secretary,” he noted.

Ichung’wah, speaking on Wednesday at State House during a meeting between President William Ruto and Kiambu leaders, argued that Kiambu is big enough to be considered a region on its own given its voter numbers.

His sentiments were echoed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who urged leaders to rally behind President Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid.