National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli used the burial of Stephen Kamunya — father to former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga — as a solemn platform to call for unity across Mt. Kenya.
Speaking at Nga’arua Farm in Laikipia County on Wednesday, December 31, Muli urged leaders to rise above divisions and pledged that his party would form a coalition with Njenga ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“This occasion reminds us of the need for peace and togetherness. Mt. Kenya cannot afford fragmentation. Our strength lies in unity, and together with Maina Njenga, we will ensure the region speaks with one voice,” Muli said, drawing applause from mourners.
With 500,000 members of NLP party and with clan support of almost 400,000 members, Dr Muli claimed that he deserves to be on any negotiation table to safeguard interests of his people
The burial, attended by thousands, quickly turned into a political stage, exposing simmering tensions over Mt. Kenya’s leadership. Former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga warned that the ongoing supremacy battles and insults traded among political figures could plunge the country into chaos, urging leaders to “tame their tongues.”
Prominent lawyer Ndegwa Njiru criticized Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s push for a referendum, claiming it was a deliberate ploy to disrupt the 2027 elections out of fear of a united opposition.
Njenga’s growing support
James Wanjohi rallied Mt. Kenya leaders to rally behind Njenga, insisting he has already been widely acknowledged as the region’s leader. His sentiments were echoed by MP Elijah Kururia, who declared Njenga the sole political spokesperson for Mt. Kenya, citing his growing support base beyond Laikipia County.
Kururia condemned attempts to brand Njenga’s supporters as members of the outlawed Mungiki sect, warning that such divisive tactics would not be tolerated. He emphasized that the government remains committed to safeguarding the rights of Njenga’s followers
