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September 20, 2026
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Gachagua allies to Kindiki: ‘Elders don’t give kingpin titles’

Gachagua allies to Kindiki: ‘Elders don’t give kingpin titles’

DCP leaders maintain that Gachagua remains the kingpin of the vote-rich region...

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Allies of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have dismissed the recent installation of Prof Kithure Kindiki as the Mt Kenya spokesman by regional elders, stating that such titles are not conferred by elders.

  • The installation of Prof Kindiki as the region’s spokesman was performed by elders from the Gikuyu, Embu, and Meru communities.
  • The event is seen by some as a move by President Ruto to split the region's political unity, which they assert is currently behind Mr Gachagua.
  • Nyandarua Senator John Methu, a key ally of Mr Gachagua, was among those who spoke out against the endorsement in Embu County.

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