Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has publicly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating that Gachagua's issues are with President William Ruto personally, not with the Mt. Kenya region.

• Ruku defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, asserting he is not "a son of a lesser God" and is secure in his position, even suggesting he will be Ruto's running mate in 2027.
• Key figures involved are Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and President William Ruto also central to the discussion.
• Ruku accused Gachagua of holding the Mt. Kenya region "to ransom" through divisive politics and personal grievances stemming from his impeachment, dismissing claims of a broader rift between the Kikuyu community and President Ruto.

Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ruku has publicly contrasted two prominent political figures from the Mt Kenya region, labeling one as a "thief" and the other as a "humble leader." This strong statement challenges a specific individual's claim to leadership in the region.

• A Cabinet Secretary has directly accused Gachagua of being a "thief" and a "rascal" (mtukutu, mwizi na mkora).
• CS Ruku praised Kindiki, describing him as someone who "knows how to work and is humble" (anajua kufanya kazi na ni mnyenyekevu).
• The remarks were made in the context of dismissing Gachagua's perceived claim to Mt Kenya leadership.

Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party (PLP), has declared her intention to run for the presidency in 2027, vowing not to dissolve her party and rejecting any moves towards a one-party state.

• Martha Karua is seeking the presidency in 2027 on a PLP ticket.
• She criticized attempts to create a one-party system, emphasizing Kenya's constitutional commitment to multiparty democracy.
• Karua's stance comes amidst reports of opposition leaders planning a grand coalition, similar to the 2002 Narc, for the upcoming presidential election.