Justin Muturi rejects calls for Mt Kenya leaders to unite under one party

The former CS insisted that he cannot be part of such an arrangement

by BRIAN ORUTA

News25 August 2025 - 09:30

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Speaking at the National Independent Church of Africa, St-Peter Kaunjira, Muturi said no one has the authority to dictate which political party any citizen should support.
The former CS who left cabinet after a fall out with President William Ruto criticized those pushing for political uniformity in the region, saying such calls go against the spirit of democracy.

Former Public Service CS, Justin Muturi has dismissed calls for leaders from the Mt Kenya region to rally behind a single political party, insisting that Kenya’s Constitution guarantees multiparty democracy.

Speaking at the National Independent Church of Africa, St-Peter Kaunjira, Muturi said no one has the authority to dictate which political party any citizen should support.

“We need honest leaders. Our Constitution says Kenya shall be a multiparty democratic state. You have the right and freedom to start your own party, but when you do, don’t start abusing others.

“Every citizen has the right to belong to a political party of their choice under Article 38, and no one can take that away from you,” he said.

The former CS who left cabinet after a fall out with President William Ruto criticized those pushing for political uniformity in the region, saying such calls go against the spirit of democracy.

Muturi insisted that he cannot be part of such an arrangement.

“I’ve heard some of you suggest that people from Mt Kenya should only rally behind one party. Never. Let me be clear, that is a firm No!” he declared.

Muturi emphasised that Kenya’s political diversity is protected by law and urged leaders to respect differing opinions rather than attempt to force unity under one political banner.

His remarks come amid growing debate in the Mt Kenya region over political realignments ahead of the next election.

A section of leaders are lobbying for a single regional party to consolidate influence.

Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri is among leaders who have said the Mt Kenya region will need its own party in the run-up to 2027 elections to fight for its interests.

The former MP said the region entered into the Kenya Kwanza coalition without a written agreement which he said has put it at a disadvantage.

He stated that the region overwhelmingly supported the Kenya Kwanza coalition but had little to show for it.