The coronation of Kithure Kindiki as the Kikuyu Council of Elders patron has sparked a deeper power struggle within the community, highlighting divisions over leadership and influence.

• Kithure Kindiki, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, was officially coronated.
• The event involved the Kikuyu Council of Elders.
• The coronation exposed underlying rifts and competition for control among influential figures within the Kikuyu community.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of pursuing a personal vendetta against President William Ruto and endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki for the 2032 presidency.

• Duale stated that Kenyatta's influence on national politics is minimal, particularly concerning the 2027 general election.
• He emphasized that the presidency is not exclusive to any region and expressed confidence in President Ruto securing a second term with Kindiki as his running mate.
• Duale asserted that Kindiki, despite his smaller community origins, possesses the leadership capabilities to succeed President Ruto in 2032.

The Rermug Family of the Garreh Community has officially endorsed Banisa MP Ahmed Maalim Hassan for a second term in office. The family also voiced their support for President William Ruto's re-election campaign.

• Ahmed Maalim Hassan, the Banisa MP, received the backing of the influential Rermug Family.
• The endorsement signals strong community support for Hassan's re-election bid.
• The MP encouraged community members to register as voters in large numbers ahead of the upcoming elections.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, asserting that Kindiki is facing disrespect due to his humble origins.

• Aden Duale urges residents of Tharaka Nithi, Meru, and Embu to rally behind the Deputy President.
• The reason cited for the alleged disrespect is Kithure Kindiki's humble background.
• This plea comes as the Deputy President faces what Duale describes as a lack of due respect.

Allies of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have dismissed the recent installation of Prof Kithure Kindiki as the Mt Kenya spokesman by regional elders, stating that such titles are not conferred by elders.

• The installation of Prof Kindiki as the region’s spokesman was performed by elders from the Gikuyu, Embu, and Meru communities.
• The event is seen by some as a move by President Ruto to split the region's political unity, which they assert is currently behind Mr Gachagua.
• Nyandarua Senator John Methu, a key ally of Mr Gachagua, was among those who spoke out against the endorsement in Embu County.