Wamuchomba’s fallout with Gachagua centers on allegations that his party, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), is charging exorbitant fees to political office aspirants. The MP, formerly one of Gachagua’s most vocal defenders, slammed the move as a betrayal of the "Hustler" spirit, arguing that leadership should be based on merit rather than the thickness of one’s wallet.
Addressing a crowd in Githunguri on Monday, January 26, 2026, Wamuchomba contrasted Gachagua’s "aspirant taxes" with President William Ruto’s newly launched NYOTA (National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement) initiative.
"We cannot be charging our own youth millions to run for office while the President is giving them millions to run their businesses," Wamuchomba declared. "I was blind, but now I see. NYOTA is not just a fund; it is a dream-lifter for the forgotten youth of our villages."
The MP’s praise for the NYOTA project comes as the government begins a nationwide disbursement of KSh 235 million in startup capital.
Wamuchomba’s "defection" back to the Ruto camp is a significant blow to Gachagua’s attempts to consolidate the Mt. Kenya vote through the DCP. By framing the President as a "dream-maker" for the youth and Gachagua as a "dream-taxer" for aspirants, Wamuchomba has provided the Kenya Kwanza administration with a potent narrative ahead of the 2027 polls.
For the youth of Githunguri, the MP’s message was clear: the path to empowerment lies in the "Stars" (Nyota) of government initiatives, not the "pay-to-play" politics of regional factions.
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