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January 12, 2026
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Kingpin: Ruto, Gachagua battle for Mt Kenya region's attention

Kingpin: Ruto, Gachagua battle for Mt Kenya region's attention

The battle for the Mt Kenya region vote basket continues even as President William Ruto insists on the need to go beyond politicking and focus on critical programmes of empowerment...

✨ Key Highlights

A political struggle for influence is unfolding in the Mt Kenya region between President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, even as President Ruto advocates for focusing on development over politics. The battle for the crucial vote basket continues, despite the call to prioritize critical empowerment programs.

  • President William Ruto laid a foundation stone for the Karatina affordable housing project in Nyeri County on January 12, 2026.
  • The political wrangling involves key figures President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  • The main focus of the article is the ongoing competition for attention and votes within the significant Mt Kenya region.

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