Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru dismissed claims that she had asked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for forgiveness, saying her remarks had been misinterpreted and politicized by the opposition.
Speaking during a women’s empowerment fundraiser in Kwale County, Waiguru clarified that she was only expressing regret if some Kenyans felt offended by the government’s actions.
She emphasized that her apology was not directed at any individual person.
“I did not ask anyone for forgiveness. I only said that if there are people who feel wronged by the government, then we regret that. Those remarks should not be misinterpreted and dragged into politics,” said Waiguru, while stressing that she would vigorously campaign for President William Ruto to be re-elected.
She also reaffirmed her loyalty to United Democratic Alliance (UDA), dismissing rumors that she planned to defect to another party or leave the government.
“I will remain in UDA and support the government because we are focused on backing President Ruto due to the development projects he is delivering for Kenyans,” she added.
The governor said the president had distributed development projects fairly across the country and asked citizens to remain patient as more projects continue to be implemented.
“The president has a plan for this nation, and we can already see development projects reaching every corner of the country. Such steps take time, and citizens should give him time to implement his agenda,” she said.
Waiguru urged Kenyans to ensure that UDA wins in the first round of next year’s election.
“This is only the beginning because we will travel across the country campaigning strongly to ensure the president wins in the first round. The opposition has no agenda to develop the country,” she said.
At the event, she was accompanied by Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, and other Coast region leaders.
Waiguru also campaigned for Achani, praising her development record during her three years in office.
Achani, in turn, described Waiguru as a leader who deserves to move into national politics after completing her second term as governor.
For many years, the Coast region has been considered a political stronghold of the late Raila Odinga, where he has consistently received more than 60 percent of the vote in elections since 2007.
ODM and UDA leaders who attended the event pledged to prevent the opposition from gaining influence in their strongholds and winning political seats.
Nassir said their popularity remains high because ODM and UDA leaders have united in support of President Ruto.
Likoni MP Mishi Mboko stated that after Joho’s appointment to the Cabinet, the president gained support from ODM leaders and supporters.
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot said the president remains committed to distributing development projects fairly across the country.Do you believe Waiguru? time will tell.
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