Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is challenging leaders from the Mt Kenya region, specifically Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti, to abandon their political association with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

• Kindiki urged the leaders to rejoin the government and work with President William Ruto's administration, suggesting they have been disrespected by their current allies.
• Key figures involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and leaders Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti.
• The appeal comes amidst political realignments in Mt Kenya, with the three leaders having recently accused Gachagua of undermining them and their parties.

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged key leaders from the Mt Kenya East region to support Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, while accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of divisive politics and undermining regional leaders.

• CS Ruku accused Gachagua of turning against political allies and attempting to isolate the Mt Kenya region.
• Key figures urged to support Kindiki include Justin Muturi, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti.
• Ruku highlighted the Kenya Kwanza administration's development projects in the region as proof of commitment.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has embarked on a week-long political tour across Kiambu, Kajiado, Narok, and Nakuru counties to bolster grassroots support for his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• The tour, spanning from August 7th to August 15th, aims to strengthen the DCP's presence in key political battlegrounds.
• The main figure involved is DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua.
• The tour includes extensive public engagements in areas like Kiambu Town, Matapato Ward (Kajiado), Narok East Constituency, and various locations within Nakuru County, including Naivasha and Molo.