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Originally published by Capital Newstop
February 7, 2026
1w ago
Waiguru revives Uhuru’s ‘yangu kumi, ya Ruto kumi’ promise in Mt Kenya unity call

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru calls on Mt Kenya leaders to honor past political commitments, warning against betrayal and divisions...
✨ Key Highlights
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has urged the Mt Kenya community to honor previous political commitments, specifically former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s “Yangu Kumi, Ya Ruto Kumi” deal, while campaigning for President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027. She stressed the importance of unity and credibility to maintain Mt Kenya’s influence in national politics.
- Waiguru reiterated Uhuru Kenyatta’s promise of "yangu kumi, ya Ruto kumi," emphasizing that politics is about trust.
- She warned that Mt Kenya’s significant voting population alone cannot form a government without alliances, and political betrayal could lead to isolation.
- Waiguru distanced herself from Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's camp, stating, "I am on the side of government. I am on the side of development."
- Kirinyaga Central MP Gachoki Gitari praised Waiguru's development record and suggested her growing influence might position her as a potential Deputy President candidate.
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