A TWO-TERM RIFT Valley lawmaker is allegedly manoeuvring to block a popular female contender from the 2027 race. Sources reveal that the man is thought to see her rising influence as a threat to his governor ambitions, fearing she could disrupt the regional balance key to his ticket. Behind the scenes, he’s reportedly accused of issuing veiled warnings, pressuring her to withdraw. Insiders suggest his tactics reflect growing unease over her grassroots appeal—and his determination to clear his path to power. Will she stand firm, or will backroom politics prevail?
