Former Mwingi Central MP Joe Mutambu has challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to stop making allegations that the government is planning to rig the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a women empowerment and public engagement forum in Mwingi West, hosted by Mwingi West MP Hon. Charles Nguna, Mutambu said Kenyans should not be misled by claims of election rigging when the country is still a year away from the polls.
Mutambu reminded Gachagua and other opposition leaders that the next General Election is scheduled for 10 August 2027, noting that Kenya is currently in August 2026.
He accused the opposition of creating unnecessary fears among Kenyans and challenged them to openly admit if they are afraid of facing President William Ruto at the ballot.
“Kama kura itaibwa, hata wewe enda ukaibe, lakini kulingana na mimi, kura itapigwa tarehe kumi mwezi wa nane mwaka wa 2027, na saa hii tuko mwezi wa nane 2026,” Mutambu said.
Mutambu also took aim at former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu over their calls for retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to join the opposition camp to help them defeat President Ruto in 2027.
The former MP questioned why the opposition was seeking Uhuru’s support now, arguing that some of the same leaders had declined to work with him when he was President.
“I was Member of Parliament for Mwingi Central. I asked Kalonzo Musyoka to join President Uhuru Kenyatta so that our community could benefit, but he declined. He is now busy chasing him to help him when Uhuru Kenyatta is out of power,” Mutambu said.
He described the calls for Uhuru to join the opposition as a “waste of time,” maintaining that political leaders should focus on issues affecting Kenyans rather than relying on former leaders.
Mutambu confident of Mwingi Central comeback
Mutambu further declared that he is confident of reclaiming the Mwingi Central parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
The former legislator said he would defeat incumbent MP Gideon Mulyungi, whom he accused of having overstayed in the position.
Mutambu described himself as the “medicine” needed to unseat Mulyungi, expressing confidence that he would send the incumbent home on election day.
The former MP’s remarks come as political activity intensifies across Kitui County ahead of the 2027 General Election, with leaders increasingly positioning themselves for various elective positions.
