President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet is taking on a more prominent role in the Western region, acting as a political strategist to bolster support for the administration. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has caused a stir among South Rift Valley leaders by declaring himself the champion of the region's interests, leading MPs from the area to mobilize their constituents against him. Meanwhile, allies of President William Ruto are increasingly implicating his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta in growing opposition to the current administration, fueling speculation of a repeat of their 2022 electoral rivalry in the upcoming 2027 elections.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has caused a stir among South Rift Valley leaders by declaring himself the champion of the region's interests. This has led to a united front among Members of Parliament (MPs) from the area to mobilize their constituents against him.
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Allies of Kenyan President William Ruto are increasingly implicating his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, in growing opposition to the current administration, fueling speculation of a repeat of their 2022 electoral rivalry in the upcoming 2027 elections.
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