Allies of President William Ruto from the Mt Kenya region are reportedly causing instability within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. This internal friction, highlighted by the political style of Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, risks undermining presidential support in the region.

• Two weeks prior, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faced a weakening of his support in Mt Kenya due to a coordinated offensive by President Ruto’s camp.
• The DCP leader lost two vocal supporters: Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba and Juja MP George Koimbori, who had been critical of the Opposition.
• The political maneuvers are described as a "well-coordinated, widely publicised offensive" against the Opposition, directly impacting Gachagua’s influence.