Speaking in Eldoret on Wednesday, December 24, Wainaina warned residents against embracing what he described as divisive and self-serving politics, saying such strategies would not benefit future generations or strengthen national unity.
The Kenya Kwanza-allied legislator said communities should not allow themselves to be used as bargaining tools in political negotiations driven by individual ambitions.
“Our people live in every corner of this country,” Wainaina said.
“We should not listen to politics that does not help our children or our future. We cannot allow one individual to mislead an entire community for personal gain.”
Wainaina directly criticised Gachagua’s growing association with Kalonzo Musyoka, dismissing reports of a potential opposition alliance between the two leaders. He said any attempt to package a community as a voting bloc for political trade was unacceptable.
“We will not be auctioned or sold like goats,” he said.
“We cannot be handed over to Kalonzo or anyone else. That is not leadership, and we will not permit it.”
The nominated MP further accused Gachagua of projecting his personal political challenges onto the wider community, arguing that leaders must take responsibility for their own political struggles rather than hiding behind ethnic support.
“When you get into trouble, face it as an individual,” Wainaina said. “Do not drag an entire community into your problems and use them as a shield.”
His remarks come amid increasing political realignments as leaders begin positioning themselves for the 2027 elections.
Gachagua, who has remained politically active following his impeachment, has recently appeared alongside Kalonzo, fuelling speculation of a new opposition coalition.
The emerging relationship has sparked mixed reactions, particularly within Kenya Kwanza circles, where some leaders view the move as an attempt to weaken President William Ruto’s support base.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa also weighed in on the debate, suggesting that Gachagua’s alliance with Kalonzo is motivated more by long-term ambitions than the 2027 contest itself.
According to Barasa, Gachagua may be eyeing the 2032 presidential race and is seeking to cultivate support beyond his traditional base.
“Gachagua knows very well that unseating President Ruto in 2027 will be extremely difficult,” Barasa said.
“His current strategy is to show loyalty to Kalonzo now so that he can later seek reciprocal support from the Kamba vote in 2032.”
Barasa added that the opposition alliance appears more symbolic than practical, arguing that it is unlikely to pose a serious threat to the incumbent administration in the next election.
The unfolding debate highlights the growing tension around ethnic politics and coalition-building as Kenya inches closer to another election cycle.
Wainaina urged leaders to focus on development, unity and national interests rather than early campaigns and personal calculations.
“Our politics must move beyond selling communities,” he said.
“We need leadership that unites the country and focuses on improving lives, not one that divides people for votes.
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