Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua Image: EUTYCAS MUCHIRI
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Rigathi Gachagua who is serving as Mathira Member of Parliament condemned the activities conducted by the Members of the Mt. Kenya Foundation which endorsed ODM Leader Raila Odinga as Mt. Kenya’s preferred candidate.
Rigathi in an interview with a local TV station on Thursday, October 7, 2021, stated that the foundation had neglected the people of Mt. Kenya at the time of need.
He cited a case where people were forced to relocate by the government yet the foundation never said anything to help the situation.
“The people of Mt Kenya have had serious challenges and these people were not there. We have had our goods that were seized and torched in broad daylight and the Mt Kenya Foundation never condemned or even intervened. We have had the issue of demolitions in the middle of a pandemic, the Mt Kenya Foundation never met to discuss that one,” he said.
The MP further said that the foundation didn’t bother to help people in the ongoing fights in Laikipia which saw thousands of people leave their homes. He accused the members of not being available when the people needed them
“We have had very serious skirmishes in Laikipia where a lot of people were displaced, the Mt Kenya Foundation never met to discuss interventions. When the real issues concerning Mt Kenya needed intervention, they were not available. Now they are available to meet presidential aspirants to discuss their wealth.” He added.
However, he alleged that members of the foundation had gathered to discuss how to protect their wealth and expand it more. He acknowledged that everyone is entitled to protect their wealth.
“The wealthy men are in order to meet and discuss with presidential candidates how to protect their wealth and even expand it more. They are in order but they are not doing it on behalf of Mt Kenya people, they are doing it for themselves. Everybody is entitled to protect their interest,” the MP added.
