Ruto Ally MP Wainaina Responds to Viral Kikuyu Rift Valley Controversy

MP Joseph Wainaina Iraya has broken his silence following the viral video that triggered controversy over his remarks concerning Kikuyus living in the Rift Valley and President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid. Wainaina says he was misquoted and insists that he never called for Kikuyus to be chased from the Rift Valley. But as political pressure grows and leaders demand action over the controversial remarks, major questions remain about what exactly he said, what he meant and why the video caused such a strong reaction. In this George Waweru News political analysis, we examine Wainaina's original remarks, his latest explanation, the reaction from Gathoni Wamuchomba and other political leaders, and what the controversy could mean for William Ruto, UDA, Mt Kenya voters and Rift Valley politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Subscribe to George Waweru News for the latest Kenya politics, Mt Kenya politics, Rift Valley politics and independent political analysis.