The political legacy of the late Gusii political heavyweight Simeon Nyachae is facing division as his sons, Charles Nyachae and Michael Nyachae, publicly support opposing political factions.

• Charles Nyachae has aligned himself with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, endorsing him for a potential 2027 presidential bid and supporting a Matiang'i-aligned candidate for the Nyaribari Chache parliamentary seat.
• Michael Nyachae has declared his unwavering support for President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza government, campaigning for a Ruto-aligned candidate in Nyaribari Chache.
• This divergence follows the 2021 death of their father, Simeon Nyachae, who previously commanded significant bloc votes in the Gusii region and advocated for unity.
• Elders and political analysts note the division highlights a shift in Gusii politics, with voters now reportedly more liberal and less beholden to the Nyachae family's endorsements.