
A collage of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, and DP Party leader Justin Muturi./FILE
A widening political rift within the UDA is threatening to unravel the party’s grip on the Mount Kenya region, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki emerging at the centre of a high-stakes internal power battle.
The simmering feud, now marked by open defiance, covert meetings and claims of intimidation, is exposing deep divisions within President William Ruto’s ruling party—divisions that could significantly shape the road to the 2027 general election.