Tharaka Nithi County is once again a focal point in Kenyan politics, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at the center of a brewing power struggle ahead of the 2027 General Election.

• The county's significant voting bloc and the potential for Deputy President Kindiki to be a running mate are key factors in the national political matrix.
• Political leaders, including Cabinet Secretaries and governors, are actively defending Prof. Kindiki amidst claims by ODM for the running mate position.
• The upcoming Tharaka Nithi governor race is highly contested, featuring prominent figures and influenced by sub-tribal dynamics and unfulfilled development promises.