Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda has praised Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga for his leadership and commitment to development after he joined President William Ruto on his Mt Kenya tour.
The senator commended Kahiga’s approach during Ruto’s visit to Nyeri, noting that he welcomed the head of state with utmost respect.
Speaking during a live TV interview on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Mutinda highlighted the governor’s role in fostering unity and prioritising development in the region.
She lauded Kahiga’s dedication to the people of Nyeri, stating that his focus on progress is a testament to true leadership.
“I want to appreciate Governor Mutahi Kahiga; that is a true leader. He understands that development for the people of Nyeri supersedes everything else. He was there; he gave the president his respect and welcomed him in Nyeri, and the decision is development, and that is what it should be,” Tabitha said.
Kahiga at Ruto’s tour
Speaking in Kieni Sub-County on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Kahiga stated that Ruto was welcomed in Nyeri and that he was at liberty to visit the area as much as he wished.
Kahiga, a strong ally of Gachagua in the region, equally stated that the people of Nyeri must be in the government to realise development brought about by the state.
“Lazima tukuwe ndani ya serikali na tuletewe maendeleo yetu. Tunataka aje tena na tena na atuletee maendeleo,” Kahiga said.
Loosely translated to: (We must be inside the government to benefit from the development projects. We would like the president to visit us more often and bring us development projects.)
Skipped State House meeting
On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Kahiga skipped a strategy meeting at State House, where all other Mount Kenya governors attended on the invitation of Ruto ahead of the regional tour.
Kahiga would later post on his socials that day that he was launching programmes relating to scouting activities in the area, much to the chagrin of Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi, who warned him against skipping such crucial meetings.
“We are telling our governor that next time, when he is invited to a meeting by the president to discuss development matters affecting our people, then he must go,” Wamumbi stated.
“Next time, we want to see you seated with the other governors discussing the development agenda of our people because you are our governor. When the president calls you, we want to see you representing us as the people of Nyeri.”