Ruto's headache as rivals thwart push for Mt Kenya East-West split

The political battle for Mt Kenya’s influential voting bloc has intensified, with a section of leaders dismissing claims that the region is splitting into East and West...

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President William Ruto's relationship with the Mt Kenya region is facing renewed pressure as political leaders downplay claims of an East-West split within the voting bloc.

The debate over a potential division within Mt Kenya's political influence is seen by some leaders as a strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Key players include leaders from Mt Kenya and President William Ruto, whose support base in the region was strong in the 2022 General Election.
The alleged split aims to redefine the region's political alignment and influence in upcoming elections.

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