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September 18, 2026
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‘Recognise Kindiki as spokesman’: Ruku sets Mt Kenya East -West unity condition

‘Recognise Kindiki as spokesman’: Ruku sets Mt Kenya East -West unity condition

The CS says he will put his ‘axe’ away if leaders from the West meet his demand...

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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has set a condition for unity in the Mt Kenya region: leaders from Mt Kenya West must recognize Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the region's spokesman.

  • Ruku demands that elders from the West announce their support for Kindiki and President Ruto.
  • This demand comes amidst a political battle for the Mt Kenya vote, complicated by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's opposition campaign.
  • Ruku's campaign to "split the mountain" is supported by other leaders but opposed by elders who view the GEMA community as politically inseparable.

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