"You Can't Fight Government While Your Wife Works There" – Wamumbi Hits Kaguchia
A fresh political exchange has erupted in the Mt. Kenya region after Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi launched a sharp attack against fellow politician Kaguchia, accusing him of hypocrisy over his family's ties to the government.
Speaking during a political gathering, Wamumbi alleged that Kaguchia's wife, Susan Mambo, serves as a director at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board, a government parastatal under the National Treasury.
According to Wamumbi, the appointment was made by the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury, raising questions about Kaguchia's criticism of the current administration.
The outspoken legislator argued that while Kaguchia has publicly maintained a hardline stance against the government and has repeatedly vowed to remove government officials from office, his own family continues to benefit from appointments within state institutions.
Wamumbi claimed that Kaguchia had "hidden" his wife's government position while portraying himself as a fierce opponent of the Kenya Kwanza administration.
He questioned the consistency of Kaguchia's political message, suggesting that there was a contradiction between his public statements and his family's continued service in a government agency.
In his remarks, Wamumbi also mocked Kaguchia's repeated declarations that he would remove government officials "even from under their beds," arguing that such rhetoric was difficult to reconcile with the fact that his wife occupies a senior public position.
The Mathira MP further accused Kaguchia of allowing his family to continue enjoying government benefits while mobilizing supporters against the same administration.
He sarcastically remarked that Kaguchia would not even contribute to his supporters' dowries despite asking them to fight political battles on his behalf.
Wamumbi's comments are the latest sign of growing political tensions within the Mt. Kenya region as leaders continue to exchange accusations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The region has increasingly become a battleground with politicians trading criticism over loyalty, public appointments and political alliances.
Neither Kaguchia nor Susan Mambo had publicly responded to Wamumbi's allegations at the time of publication.
It also remains unclear whether Kaguchia has previously addressed concerns regarding his wife's role at the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board.
The latest remarks are expected to fuel further political debate as rival camps continue competing for influence in the region.
With the 2027 elections drawing closer, public appointments, political affiliations and personal associations are increasingly becoming central issues in the ongoing contest for public support.
