Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has launched a scathing attack on politicians she accuses of misleading Mt Kenya residents about the Social Health Authority (SHA), warning that misinformation is putting lives at risk for political gain ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a post on her official X account on Saturday night, January 31, 2026, Wamuchomba claimed that residents of the Mt Kenya region were deliberately “brainwashed” into believing SHA was not functional.
This, she said, led many to refuse registration, while Kenyans in other parts of the country continue to access healthcare services funded under the programme.
“Watu wa Mlima, we were brainwashed that SHA is not working. We refused to register. Other parts of Kenya registered and have services paid for.
You are left desperate for every opportunity to cater for your sickly with fundraisers daily,” she wrote, highlighting the urgent need for residents to access the benefits they missed out on.
Wamuchomba also singled out the United Opposition, whom she labeled the “Wantam brigade,” accusing them of spreading false narratives to secure political loyalty.
She claimed that despite publicly opposing SHA, some MPs and senators within the coalition have fully updated accounts and access to the system, suggesting a disconnect between their rhetoric and actions.
The MP’s remarks underscore the growing tension in Mt Kenya politics, with healthcare access becoming a key battleground.
Residents are now being urged to register for SHA to avoid further disadvantages, as political manipulation continues to impact essential services.
