Deputy President William Ruto is in Nyeri to attend the funeral of Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua’s step brother in the constituency.
James Reriani Gachagua died last week following a long battle with illness, the family said.
This will be the first event the two leaders will attend together in Mt Kenya region since he nominated him as his running mate in the Kenya Kwanza Alliance on Sunday.
Mr Gachagua will play a key role in mobilizing votes for Dr Ruto in the region, and is expected to take on former Gichugu MP Martha Karua ODM leader Raila Odinga’s running mate in the Azimio La Umoja coalition.
Hundreds of residents have already settled in the tents awaiting his arrival. Already, some leaders affiliated to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have arrived and are congratulating Mr Gachagua for clinching the nomination.
Present are former Kiambu governor William Kabogo, Kandara MP Alice Wahome, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, nominated Senator Cecily Mbarire, Tharaka-Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki, Laikipia Senator John Kinyua and Nominated MP Wilson Sossion among others.
