According to Thuku, Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi recently addressed an audience of nearly two thousand men in a tented meeting, a turnout that he found both unexpected and puzzling.
What stood out most for him was not just the size of the crowd, but the fact that it was composed entirely of men, with women and children said to have left the venue earlier.
Thuku’s concerns centred on the political identity of the region and the loyalties associated with it.
Mathira is widely viewed as the political backyard of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a figure who has previously commanded strong influence there.
Yet Wamumbi is seen as closely aligned with President William Ruto, raising questions about whether Mathira’s political landscape is shifting in ways that have not been fully acknowledged.
For Thuku, the image of two thousand men willingly gathering to listen to a politician linked to President Ruto was startling. He wondered how such mobilization was possible in a constituency known for its loyalty to Gachagua.
While he noted that a large gathering of women would not have raised the same level of concern, the idea of men turning out in such numbers struck him as politically significant.
In his view, men often play a central role in determining voting choices within households, which could signal deeper political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.
He went further to question whether the attendees were genuinely residents of Mathira or drawn from elsewhere for political effect.
His curiosity was tied to a broader fear that political sentiments in the region may be shifting more rapidly than expected, possibly undermining the assumptions long held about voter loyalty in Gachagua’s home turf.
Thuku ended his reflection with a direct appeal to Mathira residents, seeking clarity on whether such a gathering truly reflects the current mood on the ground.
His remarks have opened up a wider debate on whether the region’s voters are preparing for a new political direction, and if the turnout signals growing support for leaders linked to President Ruto.
As the country moves closer to 2027, questions of loyalty, influence, and shifting alliances remain at the centre of national political discussion.
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