N
Originally published by Nation Politics
📰 Read Full Article
politics
March 25, 2026
12h ago

From Uhuru to Gachagua and back: Mt Kenya’s shifting alliances ahead of 2027

From Uhuru to Gachagua and back: Mt Kenya’s shifting alliances ahead of 2027

Gachagua, Ruto loyalties redrawing Mt Kenya’s influence map...

✨ Key Highlights

The Mt Kenya region's political landscape is in flux ahead of the 2027 general elections, with shifting alliances between President William Ruto, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta redrawing the influence map.

  • Key figures like former Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni are seen drifting between alliances, illustrating the region's dynamic political orbit.
  • The region finds itself in a complex three-way tug-of-war, with President Ruto testing his grip amidst internal dissent and external realignment efforts.
  • Various politicians, including former MPs Wambugu Ngunjiri and Kimani Ngunjiri, are navigating these changing political winds, demonstrating the fluid nature of allegiances in Mt Kenya.

Continue Reading

Read the complete article from Nation Politics

📰 Read Full Article
Advertisement
Advertisement