Gachagua fights to lock Ruto out of Mt Kenya

Ahead of Ruto’s recent visit to Nyeri, Gachagua had been traversing the region pushing his ‘one-term’ campaign, while positioning himself as the undisputed political kingpin of Mt Kenya...

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With the next General Election just 20 months away, political parties in Kenya are intensifying efforts to strengthen their grassroots support, particularly in Mt Kenya.

The article suggests a political struggle between Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto over influence in the Mt Kenya region.
President William Ruto addressed residents in Othaya, Nyeri County, on January 11, 2026.
The political maneuvering is occurring with the General Election rapidly approaching, highlighting the competitive nature of Kenyan politics.

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