Ruto, Gachagua, Uhuru face off over Kiambu in fight for Mt Kenya votes
Following his fallout with his former deputy, Ruto is driving a divide-and-rule agenda in the politically weighty region...
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A political struggle is brewing in Kenya involving President William Ruto, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, all vying for control of the politically significant Kiambu region, which is critical for future Mt Kenya votes.
- President William Ruto aims to divide the voting bloc for strategic advantage.
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua seeks to maintain a unified Mt Kenya.
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is attempting to regain influence in his home region.
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Political Struggle for Mt. Kenya Involving Ruto, Gachagua, and Uhuru - August 2025
A political power struggle is brewing in Kiambu, Mt. Kenya, involving President William Ruto, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and former President Uhuru Kenyatta. These leaders are vying for political control of the significant Kiambu region, which is critical for future Mt Kenya votes. In a separate development, former Deputy President Gachagua has accused the government of silence regarding what he claims are foreign troops occupying parts of Mandera. Gachagua stated this has led to five deaths and displacement. His concerns follow similar ones raised by Governor Mohamed Khalif regarding Jubaland troops in the area.
