Her concerns emerged following the contentious aftermath of the November 27 Mbeere North by-election, where Gachagua’s narrow defeat ignited a fierce online confrontation.
The digital clash saw influencers aligned with Matiang’i openly celebrating the electoral outcome, while loyalists of Gachagua retaliated by dismissing Jubilee as irrelevant and questioning Matiang’i’s political influence.
Njoroge, a long-standing advocate for discipline within the coalition, described these exchanges as “childish, wasteful, and a direct threat” to building a viable political alternative.
She expressed deep frustration that the coalition should be developing a counter-narrative against the government, yet remains entangled in petty internal squabbles driven by personal ego and a hunger for attention.
The situation grew so concerning that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i personally reached out to Njoroge after she voiced her frustrations online.
According to Njoroge, Matiang’i distanced himself from the bloggers instigating conflict, insisting that anyone causing divisions in his name was advancing interests separate from his own.
He emphasized that the opposition cannot afford to entertain individuals who thrive on insults and that he has never supported politics built on attacking colleagues.
Njoroge warned that if these reckless exchanges continue, many committed members may withdraw from public engagement, leaving the coalition weakened and fragmented.
Her remarks highlight a coalition struggling with internal cohesion at a time when political observers argue that unity and a clear strategy are essential for mounting any serious challenge to President William Ruto's administration in 2027.
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