Why the President's allies are desperate for a divided Mt Kenya
More leaders from across the political divide have also come out in condemnation of recent remarks by Public Affairs Cabinet Secretary Geoffery Ruku..
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Efforts by allies of Kenya's President to divide the Mt Kenya region politically are intensifying, particularly after a significant win by a party linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- The strategic goal is to split the region into East and West factions.
- Key figures include allies of the Kenya Kwanza Administration and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- This political maneuvering is raising questions about the region's unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Ruto's headache as rivals thwart push for Mt Kenya East-West split - July 2026
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, viewing it as a tactic for the 2027 General Election. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is launching a significant political offensive in Mt Kenya East, targeting Meru and Embu counties in a six-day tour. Meanwhile, efforts by allies of Kenya's President to divide the Mt Kenya region politically are intensifying, particularly after a significant win by a party linked to Gachagua. The Ol Kalou by-election results also reveal significant lessons for UDA and the Opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
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