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Ol Kalou decides: The making of Ruto-Gachagua fight for Mt Kenya supremacy
The Ol Kalou Parliamentary by-election has become a proxy battle for political supremacy in Mount Kenya, pitting President William Ruto's UDA party against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's DCP party. This by-election is shaping up as a critical political battleground, serving as a potential preview for the 2027 general elections. At the same time, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and former Deputy President Rigathan Gachagua have engaged in a public exchange of harsh words, with Murkomen branding Gachagua the "father of violence," escalating their political rivalry. Meanwhile, Gachagua has dismissed claims of government intimidation, asserting that the opposition will unveil its presidential candidate for 2027.
ODM accused of abandoning Raila's legacy for Ruto's power
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party is accused of abandoning its founding principles of fighting state abuse, with its stalwarts reportedly now supporting President William Ruto's alleged repressive tactics. The party has seemingly traded its foundational democratic ideals in support of President William Ruto's administration. Separately, Speaker Wetang'ula is urging residents of Western Kenya to support President Ruto's re-election bid, highlighting the government's development initiatives as a key reason for this endorsement.
Court orders reshuffle of Ruto's cabinet ministers
A court-ordered reshuffle of President William Ruto's Cabinet is underway, reigniting scrutiny over ministers who faced public backlash during recent Gen Z protests. The reshuffle is reviving scrutiny of recycled ministers who were previously targeted by public anger during the 2024 Gen Z protests. Opposition leaders including Dr. Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua, and James Orengo have declared that the selection of their presidential flag bearer will not be a secretive process but an inclusive one, involving public consultation.
