Ledama said leaders from the Mt Kenya region should be honest about history, arguing that Northern Kenya suffered decades of neglect while huge public resources were directed elsewhere.
In a sharp statement, the senator said Northern Kenya was crippled by post-independence government policies that deliberately channelled billions of shillings to so-called high-potential areas, particularly the Mt Kenya region.
According to Ledama, these decisions left vast parts of the North underdeveloped, poor, and forgotten for many years.
“Stop the fake tears,” Ledama said, directing his remarks at Gachagua. “Northern Kenya was pushed to the margins by policies that favoured Mt Kenya and other regions while leaving the North in the dust.”
The senator pointed out that for decades, communities in Northern Kenya lacked basic infrastructure such as roads, schools, hospitals, and water projects.
He said while other regions benefited from state investment in agriculture, industry, and transport, the North was treated as an afterthought.
Ledama argued that the effects of these policies are still being felt today, with many counties in Northern Kenya struggling with poverty, insecurity, and limited access to services.
He said it is misleading for leaders from regions that benefited from past government investments to now present themselves as victims.
He also warned politicians against using regional grievances for political gain, saying such rhetoric only deepens divisions among Kenyans.
Instead, he urged leaders to acknowledge historical injustices honestly and work together to fix them.
The Narok senator called for fair distribution of national resources, saying development should be based on need and equity rather than political influence or historical privilege.
He stressed that correcting past mistakes requires truth, accountability, and genuine commitment from all leaders.
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