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 Stop poisoning cranes, farmers urged as wetlands shrink PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria PREMIUM Senior police officer in custody for defiling 16-year-old girl PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim 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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
