Gachagua Rallying Mt Kenya Support Ahead of 2027 Elections - August 2026

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been actively consulting with leaders at Wamunyoro to unite the Mt Kenya region, defending his efforts to build a political base. Senate Speaker Kingi stated that leaders support Ruto not out of personal affection but because Ruto genuinely cares for them. Meanwhile, Gachagua has called for a public inquest into the 2024 Gen Z and Sabasaba protests, arguing that Kenyans want transparency on these events. He also stated that political leaders are ready to set aside personal political ambitions to remove President Ruto's government, highlighting a potential significant political shift ahead of the 2027 General Election.