You cannot discuss the Tangatanga-Kieleweke politics within the Jubilee party without mentioning the name Kimani Ichungwa.

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The cold war between opposition chief Raila Odinga and DP William Ruto is without any doubt escalating day in day out. 

Kikuyu lawmaker Kimani Ichungwa has been on the forefront advocating for DP Ruto’s bid to succeed president Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022.

The outspoken legislator is among the DP’s confidants from the Mount Kenya region. Everyone in Kiambu is anxious to listen to his urguments and see what he has to put on the table for his constituents.

He has openly vowed not to calm down soon as far as supporting DP Ruto is concerned.

He has taken a strong position in standing with DP Ruto despite strong criticism.

This political circus has made him famous since majority of elected leaders from his home turf are not in the same political camp with DP Ruto.

Kiambu County is the political bastion of president Uhuru Kenyatta .

Thus, it takes political risk for a leader from the region to defy the president’s directive. 

President Uhuru Kenyatta recently  told off  Mount Kenya leaders who are fond of campaigning prior to 2022 .

However, Ichungwa has vowed to go on with pro-Ruto campaigns. This  means a lot.

The Kikuyu MP has increased popularity within Kiambu county and nationally because he is frequently in the limelight responding to attacks from DP Ruto’s political nemesis.

In fact, he is the most vocal politician in Kiambu as far as the Tangatanga vs Kieleweke attacks are concerned.