The Mt Kenya ticket dilemma as Gachagua faces fresh resistance

The question of who will carry Mt Kenya’s interests on the presidential ticket is threatening...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s quest to consolidate the Mt Kenya region behind his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is facing fresh complications.
This comes amid Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro’s political resurgence, the independent ambitions of Justin Muturi, and Peter Munya, and Martha Karua’s renewed opposition engagements threatening to upset his calculations ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ngilu’s involvement could challenge Kalonzo’s influence.
Former DP accused Mr Muturi and Dr Matiang'i of failing to mobilise votes and waiting for him to deliver presidency.
DCP leader made a proposal that seemed to downplay some opposition leaders' influence.
Their relations worsened during 2022 campaigns and after Gachagua became Deputy President.
Kenya, it seems, has found its navel in Wamunyoro.
Kenya accounts for the largest number of documented African recruits by Russia.
The backlog includes nearly 400,000 cards that have remained uncollected for more than 10 years.
People bend the knee when America calls because it feeds them today. Stop, and see how quickly they quit picking your calls.
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