Moses Kuria Hits Back at Gachagua Over Violence Claims: “How Can I Organise Attacks Against My Own People

By BRUNO Aero Family Staff Writer Political Attache,

Former Trade Cabinet Secretary & Gatundu MP Hon, Moses Kuria has strongly dismissed allegations 

accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua 

NAIROBI, Kenya .June 3, 2026 7Hrs,

 Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has strongly dismissed allegations linking him to organised violence in the Mount Kenya region, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and leaders of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) of attempting to tarnish his reputation through what he described as reckless and divisive claims.

Speaking during a press briefing in Karen, Nairobi, on Wednesday, June 3, Kuria expressed frustration over what he termed a growing trend by DCP leaders to repeatedly associate his name with incidents of violence in the region.

Kuria said he was unwilling to be drawn into what he called a narrow and tribal interpretation of politics, insisting that his identity and leadership should not be viewed solely through the lens of his ethnic background or place of origin.

“Every time Hon, Rigathi Gachagua is addressing a rally, it is about the Mount Kenya region. I don't want to be dragged into that parochial, narrow, tribal prism of looking at me from the lens of my tribe or where I come from. Stop maligning my name,” Kuria said.

The former Gatundu South Member of Parliament questioned the logic behind the accusations, arguing that it would make no sense for him to orchestrate violence against the very community from which he comes.

“How can I, Moses Kuria, a son of the Mount Kenya region, organise violence against my own people? How unfair would that be?” he posed.

Kuria further claimed that the allegations were part of a calculated political campaign aimed at undermining his standing among residents of the Mount Kenya region. According to him, previous attempts by political opponents to portray him as a traitor had failed, prompting a shift toward new accusations centered on violence.

The outspoken politician also drew on his experience during Kenya’s post-election violence period, saying he had firsthand knowledge of the devastating effects that political unrest can have on communities and the nation at large.

“The latest bogeyman is violence. and I'm speaking on violence because I've been there. I was there during the post-election violence. I was there handling internally displaced persons. I understand the pain and destruction that violence causes,” Kuria stated.

In a sharp attack on Gachagua, Kuria questioned the former deputy president’s experience in matters of national governance and crisis management. He contrasted his own public service record with Gachagua’s career in the provincial administration, arguing that he possessed a deeper understanding of the consequences of political conflict.

The exchange marks the latest chapter in the growing political tensions within the Mount Kenya region, where rival leaders continue to battle for influence ahead of future political contests. The region remains a key battleground in Kenya’s political landscape, with leaders increasingly trading accusations over issues of loyalty, leadership, and the direction of regional politics.

Kuria's remarks are expected to further intensify the debate within Mount Kenya politics, as leaders seek to position themselves as the region’s most influential voice while distancing themselves from allegations that could damage their public standing.