Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua’s sister-in-law Margaret Karungaru Gachagua has formally ditched the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
Karungaru who is the widow to the late governor of Nyeri, Nderitu Gachagua, and sister-in-law to Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua expressed fears in the nomination process.
“Our Deputy President is so far up, he can wish for things to be free and fair, but we know sometimes what happens on the ground is different. I’m I willing to take that risk? My answer is no,” Karungaru stated at a function in Naru Moru over the weekend.
Karungaru who has expressed her ambitions to unseat Nyeri Woman Representative Rahab Mukami in the August 9, General Election said she will seek the seat on an Independent ticket.
She is expected to face off with Rose Waikundi of the Chama Cha Kazi party led by Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria.
Karungaru’s departure from the party comes as a number of influential politicians switch camps in a bid to secure their interests.
In December 2021, Kirinyaga Woman Rep Wangui Ngirici officially withdrew her support for Deputy President William Ruto in the 2022 presidential election.
Ngirici who is eying the Kirinyaga gubernatorial seat in the upcoming General Election claimed that she was aware of plans to rig her out of UDA party nominations.
“Those who want to vote for William Ruto, I have no problem they should vote for him, those who prefer Raila Odinga, I have no problem go and vote for him and those who want Musalia Mudavadi should do the same,
“Anyone who will vie I have no problem with them because it’s the people who choose the leaders that they want and I don’t want to feud with anyone because the Constitution allocates the funds that each position should have in its kitty,” Wangui said.
