A letter addressed to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has thrown Mount Kenya politics into the spotlight. Written by Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), the document alleges that senior government officials convened secret meetings at Serena Hotel, Nairobi, with the objective of plotting his elimination.

In the letter, Gachagua named four prominent figures: Alice Wahome, Lee Kinyanjui, William Kabogo, and Mutahi Kagwe. According to him, these meetings, described as “more brazen and tighter in planning,” sought to not only remove him but also reconfigure the political alignment of the Mount Kenya region.

“This is not paranoia,” Gachagua wrote. “The pattern is the same, only this time the meetings are more brazen… the objective clearer: remove me permanently and reconfigure Mt. Kenya politics to suit their selfish agenda.”

He requested immediate investigations, heightened protection, and urgent intervention, framing the issue not merely as personal but as a test of Kenya’s democracy: “This is about silencing dissent, intimidating leaders, and killing democracy.”

The Serena 4 and the Politics of Allegiances

On social media, the alleged group quickly earned the moniker “The Serena 4.” Online discussions under the hashtag #Kikuyus4Change painted a picture of deepening mistrust within Mount Kenya politics, where loyalty appears fragile and shifting alliances dominate.

“Serena dinners look elegant from the outside,” wrote user @kellynha_com, “but inside they are filled with side deals and fragile alliances.”

Others echoed similar frustrations. @JulietKismyft2 argued: “The mountain’s voters know loyalty is just a word leaders throw around before making their next betrayal.”

Survival Over Loyalty

For many Kenyans, the story is less about personalities and more about survival in an unforgiving economy. As @demilov24570817 noted: “For many families in the region, politics is not about loyalty to personalities, it’s about survival in an economy that feels unbearable.”

This sentiment reflects a broader shift where citizens measure leaders not by their rhetoric but by the tangible relief they bring.

Courage, Gambles, and Accountability

Among the figures mentioned, some observers cast Alice Wahome in a different light. @mio__fake commented: “Wahome has shown that courage is sometimes more valuable than experience. That gamble is what makes her stand out.”

But others see the controversy as overdue scrutiny of leadership. @DournelLouis wrote: “Rigathi can call it betrayal all he wants, but to many Kenyans, it looks like overdue accountability. When you stop delivering, people stop following.”

Fragile Deals and Shifting Ground

Users online also questioned whether the culture of short-term deals had eroded trust in politics altogether. @kieranblack169 observed: “Power in Mt. Kenya feels less like leadership and more like musical chairs. The seats keep changing, but the music stays the same.”

Another post, from @KirariYooka, captured the weariness of voters: “Politics has become a game of endurance, where survival outweighs service. The people are left asking who truly represents them.”

A Region at a Crossroads

The mounting allegations, amplified by both official complaints and public skepticism online, underscore a volatile moment for Mount Kenya politics. On one side are claims of plots and betrayal; on the other, a groundswell of citizen disillusionment with a political class perceived as transactional.

Whether or not the Serena Hotel meetings occurred as alleged, the conversation has already shifted. It is no longer simply about who holds power, but about what that power delivers to a population increasingly impatient with promises that dissolve overnight.