National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has refuted claims suggesting he seeks to replace Kithure Kindiki as Interior Cabinet Secretary. Speaking in Rabai, Kilifi County, Ichung’wah affirmed his dedication to his current role, emphasizing that he is not interested in any Cabinet position.
“I already have a duty that I’m doing, and I don’t want to confuse people. I led the front at the National Assembly during the impeachment motion, and it’s not because we hated one person, it’s because we loved development more,” Ichung’wah stated.
The Kikuyu MP reiterated his commitment to serving his constituents and his responsibilities in Parliament. He clarified that his involvement in pushing for the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was motivated by a desire to ensure national progress, not personal animosity.
“I did not do it so as to get another position. I am not interested in a CS position. I have a duty for the people of Kikuyu and at the National Assembly,” he added.
One of the key issues driving Ichung’wah actions was the alleged exploitation of tea and coffee farmers in the Mt Kenya region. He accused Gachagua of obstructing the fair sale of tea by allegedly forcing farmers to sell their produce through his brokerage company, leading to unfair practices at the Mombasa Auction.
“I will fight against those who want to impoverish the people of Mt Kenya by demanding Ksh3 per kilogram of coffee sold from our region,” Ichung’wah declared in Mathioya, Murang’a County.
He further alleged that powerful political figures control the tea and coffee trade through brokerage companies, manipulating prices to the detriment of farmers.
“These brokers manipulate prices to serve the interests of powerful cartels, depriving farmers of fair earnings. We will not allow anyone to exploit our votes for their own gain,” Ichung’wah asserted.
