‘Let us listen’: Ichung’wah tells Mt Kenya leaders to address East’s grievances
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has urged Mt Kenya leaders to address grievances from the eastern part of the region to prevent political fragmentation. He emphasized the need for inclusive dialogue regarding resource distribution and government representation.
Why it matters
Addressing regional political grievances is essential for maintaining stability and cohesion within Kenya's complex political landscape.
Leader of Majority in the National Assembly Kimani Ichung'wah addressing the media after a consultative meeting with grassroots women leaders in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County on Saturday, September 5 2026.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has urged Mt Kenya leaders to address concerns raised by communities in Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi, warning that failing to address them could deepen divisions within the region.
Speaking during a consultative meeting in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County, on Saturday, Ichung’wa called on the Mt. Kenya West community to listen to concerns raised by counterparts in Mt Kenya East and work towards resolving them.
“If there are people who feel aggrieved, let us listen to them and not dismiss them. Let us listen to what they are saying,” Ichung’wa said.
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