“Many MPs Feel Anxiety as December Break Approaches”

As Parliament approaches its extended December recess, anxiety has taken hold among several Members of Parliament, particularly those from the Mount Kenya region.

Fears of facing hostility from their constituents have sparked widespread concern among lawmakers. The tension stems from their involvement in the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and accusations of failing to adequately represent their communities’ interests in the National Government.

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Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa has urged MPs to engage openly with their constituents during the break. He encouraged them to embrace the holiday season with their communities, emphasizing the importance of unity and service.

“Do not fear to share Christmas with your constituents,” Ichung’wa said, citing both Christian and Muslim teachings on sharing with others.

In a similar vein, Nominated MP Sabina Chege and her Jubilee Party colleagues called for constructive engagement and reconciliation following a year of intense political polarization.

“We have done a lot of politicking and criticizing, which is fine, but now we must focus on projects that benefit Kenyans,” said Chege. She urged leaders to avoid divisive rhetoric and work toward national unity.

Chege assured the public that MPs would use the break to reconnect with voters, evaluate progress, and gather feedback. “We will be doing a lot of ground activities, helping each other, and engaging our people to understand their needs and priorities,” she added.

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Meanwhile, President William Ruto has expressed frustration over the strong opposition his government is facing, accusing some leaders of actively hindering development projects. At a ceremony in Taita Taveta County, he criticized opposition to key initiatives, such as affordable housing and universal health coverage, calling it a “dirty spirit” that resists progress.

This hostility towards the administration has created a climate of uncertainty, with some MPs reconsidering their positions due to the potential backlash in the upcoming elections.