A split mountain? How Uhuru's Jubilee comeback shakes up Gachagua's grip
Mt Kenya now finds itself torn between Uhuru’s renewed Jubilee push and Gachagua’s ambitious bid to cement his authority...
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The Mt Kenya region is experiencing a significant political realignment ahead of the next General Election, as questions emerge over who holds the mantle of the region's 'kingpin'. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's potential comeback is challenging Rigathi Gachagua's political influence.
- The Mt Kenya region is a heavily contested vote-rich area in Kenyan politics.
- Key figures involved are former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- The political activity is focused on determining the region's next 'kingpin'.
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Political Realignments and Voter Registration Concerns Emerge Ahead of 2027 Elections - September 2025
The Mt Kenya region is experiencing a significant political realignment ahead of the next General Election as questions emerge over who is the region's 'kingpin'. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's potential comeback is challenging Rigathi Gachagua's political influence. Separately, Embakasi West MP Mark Mwenje has publicly criticized Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, accusing him of causing disunity among opposition parties. These political shifts are occurring amid concerns over low voter registration turnout for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) aims to register six million new voters, primarily Gen Z, to reach a target of 28 million eligible voters for Kenya's 2027 elections.
