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Mbeere North by-election has nothing to do with locals

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with UDA’s Mbeere North candidate Leo Muthende, at a campaign rally at Kyenire Trading Centre in Embu County on November 22, 2025. 

Photo credit: DPCS

Ego vote • The Mbeere North by-election has nothing to do with the locals, says Jimmy Thumbi. “President William Ruto initiated it to confirm whether he still has a chance in the Mt Kenya region, his deputy, Prof Kithure Kindiki, has clout, and ex-DP Rigathi Gachagua is the kingpin he claims to be. It’s unfair to subject people to a costly, unnecessary vote.” His contact is [email protected].

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