Githunguri MP Wamuchomba Unveils Presidential Ambitions

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has made a bold declaration of her presidential ambitions, unveiling an economic vision centered on transforming Kenya’s manufacturing sector through cottage industries.

In a recent post on X that has sparked online debate, Wamuchomba outlined a comprehensive plan that would fundamentally reshape Kenya’s approach to industrialization and job creation.

“One day I will lead this country. I will turn around available labour to riches,” declared the outspoken legislator.

Wamuchomba’s presidential vision hinges on establishing what she calls “cottage special zones” with subsidized power and water rates.

These zones would aim to transform every Kenyan home with a backyard into a production unit for domestic consumption goods—ranging from toothpicks and spoons to towels and belts.

“Our idle stadiums will be cottage markets from 6 pm to 1 am daily, with special cleaning squads,” she proposed, outlining a plan to create round-the-clock economic activity in public spaces that often remain underutilized.

The MP’s industrial policy would also include a ban on raw material exports of key agricultural products like macadamia nuts, coffee, and tea, preferring instead to focus on local processing and value addition.

“When I’m president, we will NOT export raw macadamia, coffee, and tea but rather process locally and sell final goods,” she emphasized.

In a nod to environmental sustainability and women’s empowerment, Wamuchomba further proposed localizing production of personal care items such as hair wigs “made from banana fibers and biodegradable materials” and sanitary towels “from biodegradable fibers.”

The ambitious plan includes creating a national award system for cottage industry innovators, establishing a cottage fund for incubation in every county, and deploying extension officers to provide technical advisory services.

Wamuchomba concluded her statement with a candid acknowledgment of the financial hurdles facing her presidential bid: “Who will make me a president? I have no money to campaign.”

While Kenya’s next presidential election is still years away, Wamuchomba’s early declaration positions her as a potential contender with a distinct economic vision that differs from the mainstream political discourse.