Gideon Moi's decision to work with Ruto shakes R. Valley, national politics
Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi’s decision to work with President Ruto is expected to significantly reshape Kenya’s political landscape—particularly in the Rift Valley region, where both leaders hail from...
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Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi's decision to collaborate with President William Ruto is poised to significantly impact Kenya's political landscape, particularly within the Rift Valley region.
- The two leaders met at State House, Nairobi, on October 9, 2025.
- Gideon Moi and William Ruto share a political history, having worked together since 2002 when Gideon was elected MP for Baringo Central.
- Both remained in Kanu alongside Uhuru Kenyatta, who succeeded former President Daniel arap Moi as party leader.
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Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi Agrees to Collaborate with President William Ruto, Sparking Internal Dissent - October 2025
Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi's decision to collaborate with President William Ruto is set to significantly reshape Kenya's political landscape, particularly within the Rift Valley region. This development came after a meeting between the two leaders at State House, Nairobi, on October 9, 2025. However, the move has been publicly rejected by the KANU Youth Congress. The youth wing claims the agreement, made at Moi's Kabarak home last weekend, was decided by topmost officials without their consultation. They assert that the pact goes against the party's core principles.
