The political gamble that made Senator John Methu
Nyandarua Senator on why he chose Rigathi Gachagua over President William Ruto...
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Nyandarua Senator John Methu recounts a pivotal moment that shaped his political career: choosing loyalty to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over proximity to President William Ruto during Gachagua's impeachment proceedings in October 2024.
- Senator Methu, then with close access to State House, decided to align with Gachagua, citing the prevailing sentiment among Mt Kenya voters who viewed the impeachment as unjust.
- This decision has led to his current influence as the interim Secretary-General of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
- Methu was instrumental in the DCP's significant victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, a win that boosted both Gachagua's standing and Methu's reputation.
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Senator John Methu Recalls Choosing Gachagua Loyalty Over Ruto During Impeachment - July 2026
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has recounted a pivotal moment in his political career: choosing loyalty to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over proximity to President William Ruto during Gachagua's impeachment proceedings in October 2024. President Ruto's administration is experiencing internal strife, with Cabinet Secretaries openly clashing over ethnic remarks and the upcoming 2027 elections. As Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election, President Ruto faces mounting political pressure while seeking a second term. At the same time, another report describes Ruto navigating shifting alliances amid significant political pressure ahead of his 2027 electoral bid.
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