Former Mungiki leader Bishop Maina Njenga has spoken out about putting past differences aside with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, known as Riggy G. He says he’s ready to forgive and work together. Njenga believes the Mt Kenya region needs to come first. This comes as both men look ahead to the 2027 elections.
Njenga made these comments in recent interviews and public events. He has been active in central Kenyan politics since late 2024. After Gachagua’s impeachment in October 2024, the region saw some splits. President William Ruto’s government lost some support there. Njenga stepped in with calls for unity.
In one speech at a prayer meeting in Nyeri, Njenga urged people to focus on development. He downplayed any big rift with Gachagua. Some attendees said the region should move forward without old fights. Njenga has denied working directly for Ruto. He calls himself an opposition figure but supports peace efforts.
Gachagua has been building his own base since leaving office. He talks often about Mt Kenya interests. There have been tense moments. For example, supporters of Njenga disrupted a prayer event linked to Gachagua’s wife earlier this year. Gachagua called it out strongly. He accused others of trying to stir trouble.
But Njenga now says forgiveness is key. He wants leaders to join hands. “Mt Kenya should come first,” he has repeated. Youth in the area matter a lot to him. Many young people face job issues and feel left out. Njenga thinks working together could help.
The 2027 elections are still far off. No one knows exact plans yet. Gachagua has hinted at big moves. He might run for president or back someone. Njenga has talked about running for office too. He tried for a Senate seat before but didn’t win.
People in Mt Kenya watch this closely. The region has many votes. It helped Ruto win in 2022. Gachagua delivered a lot of them back then. Now, things have changed. Some leaders host meetings to rally support. Others push for new alliances.
Njenga’s past with Mungiki still comes up. He left the group years ago and says it’s gone. He focuses on church work and community help now. Courts cleared him of some charges recently. That gave him more room to speak out.
Riggy G has not responded directly to Njenga’s latest words. His team stays busy with events in Nyeri and nearby counties. Gachagua often meets MPs and governors. He pushes for fair shares in government jobs.
This possible truce could shift things. If Njenga, the former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s right-hand man, and Gachagua team up, it might unite votes. Or it could stay talk. Politics here moves fast. One day there’s tension; the next, talks of peace.
Residents say they want leaders who fix roads, farms, and schools. Coffee and tea prices worry farmers. Youth need jobs. Whoever brings real change might get support.
Njenga ends many speeches with calls to forgive. He asks Gachagua to do the same. Ahead of 2027, Mt Kenya leaders face choices. Unity sounds good to many. But old grudges don’t fade easily.
For now, Njenga keeps travelling the region. He meets elders and youth groups. His message stays the same: put Mt Kenya first, forgive, and build together. It’s a shift from earlier clashes. Time will tell if others follow.
