How Ruto, Matiang’i loyalty has divided Nyachae brothers
Today, Gusii voters face two Nyachaes, two camps and one divided legacy...
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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.
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