Ruto, Gachagua allies lock horns over Mt Kenya East voting bloc
At least seven political parties are jostling for influence in the region...
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Political parties are intensely vying for the Mt Kenya East voting bloc ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election. This struggle involves President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and several emerging regional parties, with a focus on securing influence in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Embu counties.
- Over 1.1 million registered voters in 2022 make Mt Kenya East a crucial battleground.
- Prof Kithure Kindiki, supported by Cabinet Secretaries Geoffrey Ruku and Eric Mugaa, is working to consolidate support for President Ruto in the region.
- Regional parties like PNU, DEP, and UMP are actively expanding their presence and fielding candidates, reflecting shifts in political alliances.
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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.
