Mbeere North MP Leo Wamuthende has strongly condemned the attack on Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu during a burial ceremony in Murang’a County. He emphasized that such violence and intimidation have no place in Kenya's democracy and urged political leaders to respect the rule of law and promote peaceful engagement.

• The attack occurred at a burial ceremony attended by opposition leaders including impeached former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua.
• MP Wamuthende directly challenged Mr. Gachagua and his "Wamunyoro team" to take their cause to the ballot rather than resorting to violence.
• The incident has raised widespread concern about political violence and highlighted the need for leaders to uphold democratic values and ensure the safety of public officials.

Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu, a close ally of former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua, has dismissed calls to resign from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party despite his association with Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). Nyutu stated he will leave UDA only "at his own will" and challenged President William Ruto's moral authority to demand his resignation.

• Senator Joe Nyutu confirmed on Monday, January 5, his continued membership in the UDA party.
• He referenced President William Ruto's past refusal to leave the Jubilee party after his fallout with then-President Uhuru Kenyatta as a precedent.
• Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, initially associated with Gachagua, has distanced herself, criticizing some of Gachagua's allies for bullying her to join DCP, and affirmed her commitment to UDA until 2027.