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July 23, 2026
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Why the President's allies are desperate for a divided Mt Kenya

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..

✨ Key Highlights

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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