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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
September 13, 2025
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Ruto, Gachagua in rival Murang'a meetings as 2027 contest heats up
President Ruto pledges billions for housing, roads, markets and water projects. Gachagua accuses State House meetings of corruption and political betrayal...
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President William Ruto and his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua held rival meetings with leaders from Murang’a County on Friday, intensifying the political battle for the central region votes ahead of the 2027 Kenyan elections.
- President Ruto met a group at State House, announcing Sh23 billion for affordable housing, Sh3.5 billion for road upgrades, and criticized tribal politics.
- Rigathi Gachagua hosted another group at his KarenIDENCE, accusing State House meetings of being "havens of corruption" and criticizing Ruto for unfulfilled promises in Murang’a.
- Notably absent from the State House meeting were Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Senator Joe Nyutu, five elected MPs, county assembly leadership, and 32 Members of County Assembly from Murang'a.
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