DP Kindiki vs Gachagua and the battle lines drawn in battle for Mt Kenya
Other than the supremacy battle, the two are also raging in the courts...
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A fierce political battle is underway in Kenya's Mt Kenya region between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, each vying for control of the crucial voting bloc ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- The struggle for influence is critical for both politicians' relevance and future ambitions.
- Mr. Gachagua has launched the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), while Prof. Kindiki aims to leverage his current office to consolidate support.
- The contest extends to the courts, with Mr. Gachagua challenging the legality of Prof. Kindiki's appointment and his own impeachment.
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DP Kindiki vs Gachagua battle lines drawn in Mt Kenya - March 2026
A fierce political battle is underway in Kenya's Mt Kenya region between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, each vying for control of the crucial voting bloc ahead of the 2027 General Election. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced his intention to run for president in 2027, stating he will compete against President William Ruto. He has also urged residents of the Mount Kenya region to accord President William Ruto a warm reception during his visits and refrain from heckling him. Internal divisions within the Jubilee Party have flared up after Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni dismissed an aspirants' forum in Nyeri as unauthorized.
