Moses Kuria Tears Into Rigathi Gachagua’s Mt Kenya Power Moves

State House Senior Advisor Moses Kuria has taken off the gloves and launched a blistering attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

In a sarcastic and biting online rant, Kuria accused Gachagua of plotting to rule Mt. Kenya politics through fear, control, and intimidation.

His comments came as Gachagua unveiled the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), which he hopes will strengthen his political base. But Kuria sees it differently — he says it’s the rise of dictatorship.

With sharp irony, Kuria painted Gachagua as a man obsessed with loyalty and blind obedience, warning Mt. Kenya leaders and voters not to fall for it.

Moses Kuria’s outburst signals a deepening rift within the Mt Kenya leadership. As 2027 approaches, tensions are rising between those loyal to Rigathi Gachagua (pictured) and those who believe the region needs new political direction. [Photo: Courtesy]

Moses Kuria Accuses Gachagua of Political Bullying in Mt Kenya

Moses Kuria’s recent statements have drawn a clear battle line in Mt Kenya’s political landscape. Through a social media post titled “The Making of a Dictator”, Kuria mocked Rigathi Gachagua’s leadership style and labelled his methods as coercive and outdated.

According to Kuria, Gachagua is pressuring Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata to support the newly formed DCP or risk losing his seat in 2027. Kuria ridiculed this move, saying it reveals Gachagua’s desire to rule the region with an iron fist.

More worrying, Kuria claims, is Gachagua’s plan to vet all DCP candidates personally. This, he argues, is a move to eliminate independent minds who don’t worship Gachagua’s style of leadership. The goal, Kuria said sarcastically, is to only allow those who submit fully to his authority to hold office.

Kuria listed five examples to highlight Gachagua’s “authoritarian traits,” which he described with stinging mockery:

1. Telling Governor Kang’ata he must follow orders or face political death.
2. Personally screening all party aspirants to eliminate “uneducated” ones.
3. Declaring all Mt Kenya parties apart from DCP as traitorous.
4. Branding leaders who don’t follow him as “brainless.”
5. Telling Mt Kenya musicians to only sing his praises, or be boycotted.

Kuria ended his rant with the brutal quip, “What next… All women whose first name is not Dorcas are sellouts and will not go to heaven?”

This pointed remark seemed to be a thinly veiled jab at Gachagua’s wife, Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, suggesting the former DP’s circle demands not just political, but personal loyalty.

 Kuria’s voice is bold, controversial, and unmistakably clear—Mt. Kenya must not fall under one man’s grip. Whether voters listen remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Moses Kuria is not holding back. [Photo: Courtesy]

Kuria Warns Against Gachagua’s Control Over Artists and Leaders

Kuria didn’t stop at mocking politicians. He took direct aim at how Gachagua allegedly seeks to dominate every aspect of Mt Kenya society — including the entertainment industry. According to Kuria, Gachagua has told supporters to shun musicians who don’t publicly support him. He claims artists who refuse to sing his praise are being blacklisted from events, shows, and social platforms.

This move, Kuria says, mirrors tactics of political strongmen who silence all forms of dissent — even in music. He called out the absurdity of trying to control musicians’ creativity and the public’s listening choices. For Kuria, it’s a dangerous sign of growing intolerance and insecurity within Gachagua’s camp.

He warned that if such practices go unchecked, Mt Kenya risks becoming a political puppet zone, where only those loyal to one man’s ambition can thrive. Kuria insists that Mt Kenya needs open political competition, not forced conformity.

Moses Kuria Calls for Unity While Slamming Gachagua’s Allies

While Kuria’s attacks on Gachagua were fiery, he also used a Sunday event in Meru to issue a broader warning to the region’s leadership. Without naming names, he condemned those who, in his view, are pushing ethnic loyalty over national unity.

His criticism is seen as directed at Gachagua and his allies, who have been accused of turning Mt Kenya into a tribal voting bloc.

Kuria also took a swipe at Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro for questioning how the government is handling social security funds. He said it was immoral for leaders within government to publicly undermine its financial agenda.

According to him, Nyoro’s remarks were irresponsible and harmful to public trust in President William Ruto’s administration.

Kuria made it clear that while internal debate is healthy, leaders must be cautious not to feed public anxiety for political gain.

He urged Mt. Kenya leaders to focus on development and unity, not personal ambition or populist rhetoric.