Divide or unite Mt Kenya? Tough choices facing Ndindi Nyoro
Major political heavyweights are openly competing to recruit Ndindi...
✨ Key Highlights
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is at the centre of a political scramble as various leaders vie for his allegiance ahead of the 2027 general election.
- Ndindi Nyoro is described as the fifth most influential politician in the Mt Kenya region.
- Key figures seeking his support include President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i, and Babu Owino.
- Nyoro remains non-committal, stating he will make his position clear in January 2027.
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