Monday, July 21, 2025
- Kapsaret MP, Oscar Sudi, has lashed out at Democracy for the Citizens Party
(DCP) leader, Rigathi Gachagua, over controversial statements made during his
ongoing tour of the United States.
The former Deputy President had urged Kenyans from the Mt
Kenya region to withhold remittances to Kenya until a new Government takes over
- remarks that have sparked sharp criticism.
Sudi condemned Gachagua’s call as reckless and economically
dangerous, accusing him of promoting division at a time when the country is
grappling with political instability.
“You want people from the mountain to keep their money in
their pockets and wait for you until 2027?”
“I think you have a mental issue. How do you even say
something like that?” Sudi questioned.
The outspoken MP warned that such utterances could damage
Kenya’s economy and reverse gains made in diaspora investment mobilisation.
In his U.S address, Gachagua had claimed that the souring
relationship between President Ruto and Mt Kenya was destabilising the economy.
He framed the withholding of remittances as a form of
economic resistance, insisting the region’s financial influence was being
underestimated.
“They
tried to dismantle my support base, but the mountain has stood firm,” he said.
“I want
to tell you the Government has failed economically.”
“We
have withheld our money back at home, and I urge you to do the same that you
are doing here,” he added.
Gachagua, who was impeached in October, claimed the Government’s
efforts to isolate him politically had failed.
Despite mounting backlash at home, he has remained defiant
and continues to rally support from the Mt Kenya diaspora during his two-month
U.S. tour ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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