Justin Muturi Denies Viral Statement Claiming Mt Kenya East Political Split

Justin Muturi Denies Viral Statement Claiming Mt Kenya East Political Split

Democratic Party (DP) leader and former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has disowned a viral statement claiming that leaders from Mt Kenya East are considering separating politically from Mt Kenya West ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Muturi said the document circulating on social media was fake and fraudulent, insisting that he neither authored nor approved the statement.

He also rejected the signature appearing on the document, saying it had been forged without his knowledge or consent.

The disputed statement, dated September 2 in Nairobi, purported to be a joint communication by leaders from Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties.

“I have taken note of a document being circulated on social media and other platforms, purporting to be a joint press statement by leaders from Mt. Kenya East and bearing my name and signature,” Muturi stated.

The former Speaker categorically denied any connection to the document and warned the public and media organisations against treating it as an authentic statement from him.

“I wish to categorically state that this document is fake and fraudulent. I did not author it, I did not sign it, and I did not consent to its publication or circulation. The signature attributed to me has been forged,” he added.

Fake statement claims Mt Kenya East marginalisation

The document claimed that Mt Kenya East had become frustrated by what it described as years of political and development inequalities between the eastern and western sections of the Mt Kenya region.

It alleged that Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi had provided significant electoral support but received fewer government appointments, tenders and major development projects compared with counties in Mt Kenya West.

The purported statement also claimed that leaders from the eastern region wanted to independently determine their political direction ahead of the 2027 elections.

It listed several prominent politicians as supposed signatories, including Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, Muturi, Devolution Empowerment Party leader Lenny Kivuti, former Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza, former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi and former Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi.

However, Muturi’s denial means the document cannot be treated as evidence that the named leaders endorsed the position attributed to them.

The statement also referred to the replacement of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua by Kithure Kindiki and criticised what it described as selective political outrage.

“We must also speak to the selective outrage over the impact of the new law. The noise was loud, but it conveniently ignored that Mr. Gachagua was replaced by Mr. Kithure Kindiki, a son of Mr. Kenyatta, a man very big and qualified as those who came before him,” the disputed document stated.

Muturi alleges political misinformation

Muturi further accused unnamed government actors of using misinformation and propaganda to create divisions among opposition leaders and influence public opinion.

His remarks come amid growing political debate over the future of the Mt Kenya region and competing attempts to consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has recently attracted attention over remarks concerning political divisions within the Mt Kenya region.

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has questioned Ruku over remarks linked to the political tensions, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding discussions about regional and community-based political mobilisation.

The debate has also emerged against the backdrop of the broad-based government arrangement involving President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

Political alignments ahead of 2027 remain fluid, with several leaders positioning themselves for influence in key voting blocs.

Muturi’s latest statement adds another layer to the political debate, particularly over claims of an emerging divide between Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West.

For now, however, Muturi has made clear that he does not endorse the viral document and has warned Kenyans and media organisations to treat it as fraudulent rather than an authentic communication from him.

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Justin Muturi Denies Viral Statement Claiming Mt Kenya East Political Split