A dramatic situation was witnessed in Embu County when the area’s Women Representative was booed while speaking to residents in a crowded hall. The video, which quickly went viral after being posted by Jim Njue on X, showed the lawmaker trying to convince locals to support President William Ruto’s government. She promised that development would follow if they stood behind the President. Speaking in the local language, she tried to appeal to the audience’s emotions by calling for unity and loyalty to the head of state.
But things did not go as planned. Instead of applause, her message was met with loud heckles, whistles, and clear signs of disapproval from the crowd. The noise became so overwhelming that she was forced to cut her speech short and leave the stage in embarrassment.The reaction from the residents was a powerful message, and it didn’t end there. The video caused heated debate among Kenyans. Many condemned the idea that development should depend on political support. They argued that development is not a gift from leaders but a constitutional right for every citizen, no matter who they voted for.
The incident added to the rising political tension in the Mt. Kenya region, where frustrations with the current administration are becoming more open and frequent.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been leading this wave of dissent. He has been openly critical of President Ruto and even called him a one-term leader. His words, once dismissed by some as political noise, are now gaining serious attention from locals who feel left behind.
One of the key messages Gachagua has pushed is the “one man, one vote, one shilling” idea.
This model suggests that government funds should be shared based on population numbers, which many in Mt. Kenya believe would give them a fairer share.
They argue, the current funding formula punishes them for their numbers rather than helping them.This sense of neglect is growing and is making it harder for Ruto’s allies to convince people to stay loyal. The same residents who voted strongly for him in 2022 are now questioning what they got in return.
With 2027 slowly approaching, Mt. Kenya could become one of the President’s biggest political headaches if nothing changes. The heckling in Embu is just one sign of the shift. More and more people are demanding real progress, not empty promises, and they are not afraid to speak up. The days when loyalty was given without question are fading, replaced by a population that wants results and respect.
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