The governor’s decision has intensified political tensions within the ruling coalition and sparked a heated war of words among leaders in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a public gathering in Maragua, Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome and Maragua MP Mary Wamaua openly criticized Kang’ata over his decision to abandon the ruling party.
The two leaders accused the Murang’a governor of turning his back on the political movement that helped him rise to the county’s top leadership position.
Wamaua described Kang’ata’s move as politically opportunistic, alleging that the governor feared facing stiff competition within UDA ahead of the next elections.
“He abandoned the party that paved his way to leadership,” Wamaua claimed during the event.
According to leaders allied to UDA, Kang’ata’s departure comes at a time when the Kenya Kwanza administration is implementing several development projects across Murang’a County, making his exit politically controversial within the region.
The dispute reportedly escalated after a private meeting between Kang’ata and President Ruto, with reports suggesting unresolved internal disagreements and policy differences may have influenced the governor’s decision.
Although details of the meeting have not been publicly disclosed, political observers believe it may have marked a turning point in Kang’ata’s relationship with the ruling party leadership.
Kang’ata has defended his decision by insisting that he is responding to the wishes and political sentiments of residents within his county.
He argued that leaders must remain loyal to the interests of the people they represent rather than blindly following party structures when disagreements emerge.
However, his critics maintain that abandoning UDA could weaken party unity in the Mt. Kenya region at a time when the ruling coalition is attempting to consolidate support ahead of future political battles.
Analysts say the fallout reflects growing internal pressure within UDA as leaders begin positioning themselves for 2027 contests and regional political influence.
The confrontation has also fueled speculation about possible political realignments in Murang’a, with attention now turning to which political platform Kang’ata could eventually join.
Meanwhile, UDA leaders in the region have vowed to defend the party’s influence and ensure it remains politically dominant despite the governor’s exit.
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