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Senator John Methu Recalls Choosing Gachagua Loyalty Over Ruto During Impeachment
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has recounted a pivotal moment in his political career: choosing loyalty to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over proximity to President William Ruto during Gachagua's impeachment proceedings in October 2024. President Ruto's administration is experiencing internal strife, with Cabinet Secretaries openly clashing over ethnic remarks and the upcoming 2027 elections. As Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election, President Ruto faces mounting political pressure while seeking a second term. At the same time, another report describes Ruto navigating shifting alliances amid significant political pressure ahead of his 2027 electoral bid.
Kindiki Loses Intergovernmental Coordination Role to Mudavadi in Cabinet Shake-up
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has been stripped of his intergovernmental coordination role by President William Ruto, with the portfolio now transferred to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The High Court has upheld a decision by the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board to reinstate a Sh50 million tender for renovations at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary. The tender controversy and role reassignment represent significant changes in Ruto's cabinet structure.
