In the clip, an elderly grandmother from Wajir passionately addresses the absence of her local Member of Parliament. Speaking she laments: "Gachagua has told the truth we never see our MP.
He took his wife and children to Nairobi after elections he is building high-rise buildings don't make us follow Gachagua come back home."
The grandmother's plea echoes broader frustrations among constituents who feel neglected post-election, as leaders relocate to the capital while development projects stall.
She references former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whose recent criticisms of North Eastern leaders accusing them of misusing devolved funds, living in Nairobi, and failing to build quality schools or infrastructure despite billions in allocations have ignited national controversy.
Prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC amplified the video on X, directly tagging former Mandera Senator Billow Kerrow and others, asking: "What will Hon Billow Kerrow say to this grandmother from Wajir?"
The post garnered significant engagement, highlighting tensions within regional politics.
Gachagua's remarks, made during a January 2026 press briefing in Nyeri, claimed counties like Wajir, Garissa, and Mandera received massive devolution funds yet show little progress in public institutions.
He urged leaders to "stay home" and invest locally rather than in Nairobi properties.
The video underscores a growing sentiment that elected officials prioritize personal gains over constituency needs, fueling calls for greater presence and accountability ahead of future elections.
While no direct response from Kerrow or the unnamed MP has surfaced publicly, the clip has amplified demands for leaders to reconnect with grassroots realities in marginalized areas.
As Kenya approaches 2027 polls, such voices from ordinary citizens highlight the disconnect between politicians and voters, reminding leaders that electoral promises must translate into visible development or risk losing trust.