Nominated Member of Parliament Maina Kamanda has sent a stern warning to a section of Mount Kenya leaders allegedly undermining President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Kamanda said politicians allied to Deputy President William Ruto have defied Uhuru's call to stop early campaigns and warned them of severe consequences in the 2022 general election.
The veteran politician said the leaders risk to be 'punished' by the electorate for defying the President, who is Mt Kenya's political kingpin.
“Uhuru is the leader of Mt Kenya region and he will continue to be our leader even after 2022,” said Kamanda.
"If they do not stop what they are doing, their political careers will end. They know that," he added.
Kamanda who is said to be the leader of the 'Kieleweke' group was referring to the 'Tanga Tanga' team which is led by Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki and MPs Kimani Ichung'wa (Kikuyu), Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu), Alice Wahome (Kandara) and others who are backing Ruto's bid.
Kamanda claimed the politicians joined the DP's camp to benefit from money allegedly gained through corruption and theft of public resources.
"Those speaking contrary to what President Uhuru Kenyatta has already directed us to do are on the side of corruption. They want to benefit financially," the MP said.
"We know the deals they are pushing and the kind of protection they are seeking," he added.