Ruto admits Mt Kenya headache, places his fate in God’s hands
President Ruto says he will not stop courting the region despite growing hostility...
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President William Ruto has acknowledged challenges in securing support from the Mt Kenya region for his re-election bid, placing his faith in divine intervention and highlighting development achievements.
- He appeals to voters in Mt Kenya to support his re-election, despite reported growing hostility and a fallout with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- President Ruto mentioned being "fought using tribalism, malice, insults, lies" and vowed to present his "development scorecard" for evaluation.
- Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome revealed that campaign teams have been formed in all Mt Kenya counties and announced further presidential visits to the region starting next month.
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Gachagua Leads Opposition Offensive Against Ruto - May 2026
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is actively leading opposition against President William Ruto's administration, publicly claiming Ruto lacks the necessary support numbers for a second term bid and accusing his government of poor economic performance. Gachagua has also defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks from Kenya Kwanza leaders, asserting Kenyatta's right to participate in national discourse. Meanwhile, President Ruto has acknowledged challenges in securing support from the Mt Kenya region, placing his faith in divine intervention while highlighting development achievements. Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has criticized Uhuru for continued political involvement, urging him to behave like a statesman.
