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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
November 22, 2025
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2027 litmus test: Ruto, Gachagua showdown looms ahead of mini polls
The upcoming by-elections will provide a popularity contest between Ruto and his former DRigathi Gachagua as it changes the political landscape..
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The upcoming by-elections in Kenya are poised to become a significant political battleground, serving as a "litmus test" for the popularity contest between President William Ruto and his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. This contest will reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Gachagua claims control of the Mt Kenya region, which delivered 2.9 million votes to Ruto in the 2022 General Election.
- President Ruto's elevation of Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruuku into the Cabinet is seen as a move to challenge or validate these claims.
- The by-elections will provide a crucial indicator of public sentiment and political shifts.
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