Mbeere North by-election has nothing to do with locals
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.
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].