Kindiki Dismisses Gachagua as Ruto's Deputy Targets 2027 Rivals - September 2026

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, as a "small timer" and predicted a decisive victory against him in the August 2027 elections, intensifying the political battle for the Mt Kenya region's voting bloc. Kindiki declared that only former Prime Minister Raila Odinga truly understands President William Ruto's campaign capabilities. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has publicly cautioned President William Ruto against interfering with Tata Chemicals, Africa's largest soda ash plant in Lake Magadi, Kajiado County.