Political Ground Shifts Under President Ruto as Gachagua Announces 2027 Presidential Bid - September 2025

The political landscape for President William Ruto is shifting significantly just three years into his term. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared his intention to run for president in 2027, aiming to unseat Ruto. This announcement comes as political realignments intensify ahead of the next General Election. Simultaneously, regional blocs and core support bases that were crucial to Ruto's 2022 election victory are experiencing fragmentation and internal divisions. These regions include the Mt Kenya and Western regions. Gachagua aims to restore Kenya to its status under the late President Mwai Kibaki.