“Is Moses Kuria Headed to DCP?” — His Defence on Gachagua’s Impeachment Shakes Ruto’s Camp

Former CS Moses Kuria has triggered fresh political speculation in the Mt Kenya region after publicly revealing that he opposed the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing the move as unnecessary, untimely, and politically damaging.

In a candid statement, Kuria said he actively spoke against the impeachment motion in Parliament and attempted to convince fellow legislators that removing Gachagua was not in the best interest of the region or the country.

According to him, the situation should have been managed through internal political dialogue rather than a dramatic and divisive process.

“I was opposed to the impeachment motion and even spoke against it. We should have tried to control the damage before it worsened,” Kuria said, adding that the decision only deepened political tensions within Mt Kenya and weakened the region’s collective bargaining power.

What has made Kuria’s remarks particularly intriguing is the timing. Only days earlier, he had appeared at State House during a meeting of UDA aspirants, where he declared his intention to contest the Gatundu South parliamentary seat on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket—seemingly aligning himself firmly with President William Ruto’s camp.

However, his admission that he opposed Gachagua’s impeachment has reignited doubts about his long-term loyalty to Ruto and the ruling party.

Political observers now argue that Kuria may once again be positioning himself for a strategic exit from UDA, especially as the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) continues to gain traction in the Mt Kenya region.

Kuria has a long history of political realignments, often shifting camps in response to changing power dynamics.

Analysts note that his current posture suggests discomfort with some of Ruto’s recent political moves, particularly those seen as alienating key Mt Kenya figures.

By defending Gachagua, Kuria appears to be tapping into growing resentment among sections of Mt Kenya voters who feel the former deputy president was politically sacrificed.

Many in the region still view Gachagua as a victim of internal power struggles rather than legitimate accountability.

The rise of DCP has further complicated the equation. The party has been attracting leaders and supporters disillusioned with both UDA and traditional opposition outfits.

Kuria’s open disagreement with the impeachment narrative is therefore is a signal that he may eventually gravitate toward DCP or another emerging political formation that better aligns with grassroots sentiment.