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.

• This move follows a recent political win in Ol Kalou where Gachagua's candidate reportedly secured 35,440 votes against 5,460 for the ruling UDA party.
• The primary objective is to challenge Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's influence in a region considered the latter's political stronghold.
• Gachagua's strategy aims to consolidate the entire Mt Kenya voting bloc ahead of the 2027 elections by positioning himself as a defender of regional unity.