Caption for the landscape image: Gachagua's dilemma, litmus test in Ruto’s mountain tour Sunday, March 30, 2025 Scroll down to read the article President William Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Photo credit: Nation Media Group By Mwangi Muiruri Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related President William Ruto’s planned tour of the restive Mt Kenya region presents a major dilemma for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. The visit is expected to stir charged emotions—both supportive and hostile—with direct implications for Gachagua’s political standing. PREMIUM DP Kindiki bets in Ruto Mt Kenya tour The visit, seen as a strategic move to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 elections, comes amid rising political tensions. PREMIUM Why Ruto’s carrot and stick won’t work in Mt Kenya Gachagua’s allies insist the threats of withholding development won't sway the region. PREMIUM Mt Kenya wishlist as Ruto set for tour Residents of various counties in Mt. Kenya are hoping the president will deliver on longstanding promises. PREMIUM How Gachagua's by elections plot echoes history The former deputy president wants MPs allied to him to resign, trigger by-elections. PREMIUM Why Central Kenya kingpins hardly last Two years ago, President Ruto touted himself as the Mt Kenya kingpin. Today, the mountain has erupted on his politics with vesuvian temper. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Kwamchetsi Makokha: Do traitors ever become heroes? PREMIUM Kaltum Guyo: Frequent product shortages symbolise corrupt systems PREMIUM Kisumu cement industry expands with new factory Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM DP Kindiki bets in Ruto Mt Kenya tour The visit, seen as a strategic move to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 elections, comes amid rising political tensions.
PREMIUM Why Ruto’s carrot and stick won’t work in Mt Kenya Gachagua’s allies insist the threats of withholding development won't sway the region.
PREMIUM Mt Kenya wishlist as Ruto set for tour Residents of various counties in Mt. Kenya are hoping the president will deliver on longstanding promises.
PREMIUM How Gachagua's by elections plot echoes history The former deputy president wants MPs allied to him to resign, trigger by-elections.
PREMIUM Why Central Kenya kingpins hardly last Two years ago, President Ruto touted himself as the Mt Kenya kingpin. Today, the mountain has erupted on his politics with vesuvian temper.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
