Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President of Kenya, dismissed concerns over potential election rigging in the upcoming 2027 General Election, asserting that the current administration is an enemy of the Mt. Kenya region.

• Gachagua predicts the opposition will win by over **five million votes**.
• He accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of controlling the newly appointed Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
• Gachagua urged Generation Z to register to vote to influence national decisions.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asserted that the upcoming 2027 General Election will be free of rigging, despite concerns over the credibility of the new Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials.

• Gachagua claims the opposition will defeat President William Ruto by over five million votes.
• He accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of undermining the electoral process.
• Gachagua alleged that Ruto has been trying to contact him, which he has chosen to ignore, stating, "I have no personal issue with Ruto, but he has a problem with the Mt Kenya community."

A faction of allies of President William Ruto has urged residents of Meru to disregard former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his upcoming three-day tour as they claim he offers nothing to the region.

• Geoffrey Ruku, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, emphasized the government's development achievements and the need for support in the next elections.
• Ruku, along with other leaders, is actively working to counter Gachagua’s influence in the region.
• Gachagua has criticized local MPs supporting Ruto, alleging a betrayal of the constituents' trust.