Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has announced her exit from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
Wamuchomba said she would not defend her seat or seek another political position through the ruling party.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, she said the decision followed consultations with her voters, community leaders and the church.
According to Wamuchomba, her conscience could not allow her to remain in a political party where she felt some communities were not respected.
Wamuchomba criticises UDA leaders
Wamuchomba specifically criticised Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
She accused Duale of making remarks that she believes disrespected the Kikuyu community.
“I am not going to defend or campaign or seek for any political seat through my party, UDA,” Wamuchomba said.
She added that she would instead join Kenyans who speak out against leaders whose remarks she considers disrespectful to other communities.
“Going forward, I am going to sit back and echo what Kenyans are saying against such characters like Duale,” she said.
MP questions action against leaders
Wamuchomba had previously criticised the government over what she described as selective application of justice.
In August, she threatened to withdraw her support for President William Ruto if Duale and nominated MP Joseph Wainaina faced no action over alleged hate speech remarks.
At the time, she argued that authorities should take action against leaders accused of making divisive statements.
She also questioned why some politicians had faced action while others had not.
Wainaina faced criticism over remarks
Wainaina previously faced criticism over a video that circulated online.
In the video, he allegedly suggested that members of the Kikuyu community who did not support Ruto should leave Uasin Gishu County.
However, Wainaina denied encouraging ethnic violence.
He said people had misunderstood his remarks and maintained that Kenyans have the right to choose their preferred presidential candidate.
Duale denies targeting any community
Duale also faced criticism over remarks he made in July.
Critics accused him of using a hyena reference while discussing the historical treatment of the Somali and Kikuyu communities.
However, Duale denied targeting any community.
He explained that he had used a Somali proverb figuratively and did not intend to demean anyone.
Wamuchomba yet to name new party
Despite leaving UDA, Wamuchomba has not announced the political party she plans to join.
She said she would consult her constituents before deciding on her next political move.
The MP has indicated that she intends to defend her Githunguri seat in the 2027 General Election using another political vehicle.
