Tensions rise as Ruto's Mt Kenya region allies rock the boat
Political commentators have cautioned the President that some of the actions by his allies in Parliament and government are only serving to undermine him politically in Mt Kenya...
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Tensions are rising within Kenya's political landscape as allies of President William Ruto from the Mt Kenya region, particularly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, engage in confrontational politics that threaten to undermine the President's support in the area.
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's influence in Mt Kenya appears to be weakening following an offensive launched by President Ruto’s camp.
- The offensive highlighted Gachagua’s declining support after he lost two vocal allies: Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba and Juja MP George Koimbori.
- The political maneuvers risk eroding the goodwill President Ruto needs within the crucial Mt Kenya region.
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Tensions Rise Over Mt Kenya Bloc as Ruto's Allies Challenge UDA - February 2026
Political parties are intensely vying for the Mt Kenya East voting bloc ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election, involving President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and emerging regional parties. The struggle is focused on securing influence in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Embu counties. Concurrently, tensions are rising within the UDA as allies of President Ruto from the Mt Kenya region are reportedly causing instability within the party. The confrontational political style of Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah is highlighted as a cause of the internal friction. These developments risk undermining the President's support in the region.
