Uhuru-Gachagua Truce Jolts Ruto's Re-election Plan - April 2026

A significant political thaw between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is creating ripples in President William Ruto's re-election plans, potentially altering power dynamics in the crucial Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 elections. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has privately pledged his support to Opposition leaders in their efforts to unseat his successor, President William Ruto, in the upcoming elections. These coordinated political moves represent a major realignment that could reshape Kenya's electoral landscape.

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How Uhuru-Gachagua truce jolts Ruto’s plan

A significant political thaw between former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is creating ripples in President William Ruto's re-election plans, potentially altering the power dynamics in the crucial Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 elections.