Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated that the United Opposition's presidential flagbearer for 2027 will be chosen based on the voting power of each principal.

• The selection of the opposition's presidential candidate will hinge on the number of votes each principal can garner.
• Key figure: Rigathi Gachagua, Former Deputy President.
• The decision will be influenced by the voter base each opposition leader commands.

Efforts by allies of Kenya's President to divide the Mt Kenya region politically are intensifying, particularly after a significant win by a party linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

• The strategic goal is to split the region into East and West factions.
• Key figures include allies of the Kenya Kwanza Administration and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
• This political maneuvering is raising questions about the region's unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.