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Gachagua Claims Ruto Lacks Numbers for Second Term Bid
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated that President William Ruto does not possess the necessary support for a second term in office, citing a decline in numbers. President Ruto has separately expressed frustration over perceived voter apathy in his Rift Valley stronghold, raising concerns about his political strength and prospects for the 2027 presidential election. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is also leading an opposition offensive against President William Ruto's administration, accusing it of poor economic performance during a campaign in Kajiado. The Sunday Standard newspaper's headline "Fight for numbers" signifies an intense political struggle in Kenya focused on numerical superiority that shapes the political landscape and influences upcoming electoral outcomes.
ODM Party Fractures Intensify as Factions Clash Over Ruto Support
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is experiencing a significant internal rift, with factions led by Dr Oburu Oginga and Governor James Orengo clashing over the party's direction, particularly regarding support for President William Ruto's re-election bid. The party is holding a three-day retreat in Mombasa to strategize for the 2027 general election amidst growing internal divisions and fears of encroachment by President William Ruto's UDA party. Siaya Governor James Orengo was separately disrupted and forced to leave a funeral ceremony in Seme on Saturday following heckling and confrontation from a section of youths. Homa Bay Governor and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga is facing significant political challenges that threaten her leadership, just a year after becoming the region's first female governor.
Cheruiyot Criticizes Uhuru as Jubilee and DCP Compete for Maa Vote
Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his continued political involvement, urging him to "behave like a statesman." Political parties led by Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are actively vying for the Maa vote, a bloc that previously supported the Orange Democratic Movement in the 2022 presidential election. President William Ruto is accused of practicing ethnic politics while publicly criticizing his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, for the same. As the 2027 general election approaches, Kenya's opposition parties are actively seeking the support of voters from the Maasai Mara region, with this intensified political maneuvering signaling a growing focus on regional blocs.
