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August 15, 2026
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Mt Kenya East elders endorse Ruto’s re-election, back Kindiki as future leader amid calls to heal GEMA rift

Mt Kenya East elders endorse Ruto’s re-election, back Kindiki as future leader amid calls to heal GEMA rift

NAIROBI,Kenya, Aug 15- Mt Kenya East elders have thrown their weight behind President William Ruto’s re-election bid while backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s political future, even as they called for…..

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Mt Kenya East elders have endorsed President William Ruto's re-election and backed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's future leadership, while calling for unity within the Mt Kenya region.

  • The elders convened in Nembure, Embu County, to address growing political tensions and rivalry between Kindiki and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  • Deputy President Kindiki emphasized the Deputy President position belongs to the community, not an individual, and urged reconciliation between Mt Kenya East and Mt Kenya West.
  • Kindiki also criticized Gachagua's camp for perceived disrespect and for pushing a "one term" narrative for Ruto, vowing confrontation in the 2027 elections.

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