Leo Wa Muthende questioned the intentions behind Gachagua’s recent visit to Mbeere North during recently concluded by-election campaign period, rhetorically asking, “Goliath alikuja kuambia watu wa Mbeere North nini?”—a remark that instantly set the political arena ablaze.
By referring to Gachagua as “Goliath,” Muthende invoked a symbolic contrast that painted the ex-DP as a towering political figure attempting to impose impossible influence on the constituency.
The name, laden with biblical undertones, immediately drew reactions from supporters and opponents alike.
To his critics, the label meant an unnecessary provocation; to his supporters, it signaled a courageous stance against perceived political intimidation.
Leo Wa Muthende’s remarks also revisited a critical moment from the previous campaign period. He revealed that then–Interior CS Kithure Kindiki, now Deputy President, had offered him straightforward advice: “Niuze sera zangu”— to sell his policies to the people rather than rely on political patronage or external endorsements.
According to the MP, Kindiki encouraged honest engagement with voters, insisting that leadership should be earned through clear, well-articulated ideas rather than allegiance to powerful political blocs.
Residents of Mbeere North have expressed mixed reactions. Some commend Muthende for speaking boldly and defending local political autonomy, while others caution that such rhetoric risks fueling unnecessary divisions.
Political analysts note that these developments emphasize a broader contest for influence in the Mount Kenya East region, where leaders are increasingly asserting independence from old political hierarchies.
His remarks—sharp, symbolic, and unapologetic—signal an unfolding narrative that is likely to shape Mbeere North’s political discourse in the months ahead.
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