NJAU: Ruto scrambles for Mt Kenya as Uhuru, Gachagua allies jockey for polls

Focus on November 27 by-election test is in Mbeere North but the prize is presidency and battle fierce for huge vote bloc.

by AMOS NJAU

News23 November 2025 - 11:43

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*President William Ruto (centre) with his deputy Kithure Kindiki (fourth left) and governors from Mt Kenya region after a meeting at State House in Nairobi /PCS*

President William Ruto has stepped up his political activities in Mt Kenya, aiming to reclaim support following his fallout with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

In recent months, he has met regional leaders at State House, while close allies, including DP Kithure Kindiki, CS Geofrey Ruku and Embu Governor Cecile Mbarire have been campaigning for Leonard Wamuthende in the Mbeere North by-election on November 27.

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