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Moses Kuria Blasts Ichung’wah, Says Families Must Stay Out of Politics
Former Senior Economic Advisor Moses Kuria has reignited political debate within Kenya Kwanza by issuing a stern warning against personal attacks targeting the families of political figures. His comments come in defense of Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, wife to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following remarks allegedly made by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah.
In a strongly-worded statement, Kuria reminded Kenyans of an earlier moment when Gachagua claimed President William Ruto had discouraged him from attending the National Prayer Breakfast with his wife simply because First Lady Rachel Ruto was not in attendance. Kuria says he publicly called out that incident on national TV for what he termed “pettiness.”
“By the same vein, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah is grossly out of order for dragging Pastor Dorcas Rigathi into the mud only because of her husband,” Kuria stated. “Since the next phase of this war will be vicious and bloody, let us have our version of the Geneva Convention—keep families out of politics!”
The remarks raise critical political questions: Is Kuria now defending Gachagua from Ichung’wah—one of President Ruto’s closest allies? And does this mark the beginning of new power alignments ahead of 2027?
Kuria’s comments follow his recent resignation as Ruto’s Senior Advisor on Economic Affairs, a move seen by many as a quiet political divorce from the president’s inner circle. At the same time, Rigathi Gachagua—formerly Kenya’s Deputy President—was impeached in a dramatic turn that continues to shake the foundations of the ruling coalition.
As Kenya Kwanza grapples with infighting and succession jitters, Kuria’s bold stance could signal deeper cracks in the alliance. His appeal to “decency and boundaries” is being interpreted not just as a moral call but a subtle political realignment—possibly with Gachagua or other emerging opposition forces.
While State House remains silent, analysts say the Kuria-Ichung’wah exchange is likely to fuel further speculation about Ruto’s hold on his former allies.
