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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

The ongoing rivalry between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is reshaping the political landscape in the Mt Kenya region. As alliances shift and some MPs adopt a cautious stance, the region’s once-unified leadership is becoming increasingly fragmented, reflecting a broader recalibration in local politics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>The intensifying battle for control of the Mt Kenya region between President William Ruto and former DP Rigathi Gachagua has left the regional leadership fragmented, even as some MPs opt for silence in a wait-and-see stance.<\/p>\n

Emerging alignments now show a bloc that is no longer uniformly quiet but still deeply cautious.<\/p>\n

While most MPs across the region remain aligned to the President, underscoring his continued grip on elected leaders, Gachagua has intensified his \u2018Operation Fagia\u2019, a de-campaign push for MPs whom he accuses of betrayal.<\/p>\n

In Kiambu, key figures, such as Kimani Ichung\u2019wah (Kikuyu), Githua Wamacukuru (Kabete), Njuguna Kawaniku (Kiambaa), Alice Ng\u2019ang\u2019a (Thika Town) and Woman Rep Anne Wamuratha have maintained firm pro-government positions.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, area Senator Karungo wa Thangwah is a close ally of Gachagua.<\/p>\n

The same trend is visible in Nakuru, Meru and Tharaka Nithi, where most legislators have stayed within the government fold.<\/p>\n

In Nakuru, MPs including David Gikaria (Town East), Kuria Kimani (Molo) and Samuel Gachobe (Subukia) remain firmly in Ruto\u2019s camp, while in Tharaka Nithi, the entire parliamentary delegation of Patrick Munene (Chuka\/Igambang\u2019ombe), Kareke Mbiuki (Maara) and Gitonga Murugara (Tharaka) is aligned to the President.<\/p>\n

But beneath this numerical advantage are shifting alliances and fence-sitting by some leaders.<\/p>\n

In Murang\u2019a, once considered a key pillar of Ruto\u2019s support base, the political ground is shifting. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who was a close ally of the President and served as Budget chairman, has emerged as a notable critic.Gatanga MP Edward Muriu and Kandara\u2019s Chege Njuguna are increasingly associated with Gachagua\u2019s camp, albeit cautiously.<\/p>\n

Maragua MP Mary Wamaua, who had previously been critical of the government, drifted back to Ruto, a move that caused her difficulties at the grassroots.<\/p>\n

The same is the case in Kiambu, where Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba and Gerge Koimburi have shifted alliance from Gachagua back to Ruto, reflecting the fluidity of current alignments.<\/p>\n

Notably, Wamuchomba recently signalled she might as well decamp again \u201cat the right time\u201d after she milks development from the government.<\/p>\n

Nyeri, Gachagua\u2019s political backyard, presents a more divided picture. While Mathira\u2019s Eric Wamumbi, Kieni\u2019s Njoroge Wainaina, Nyeri Town\u2019s Duncan Mathenge and Othaya\u2019s Wambugu Wainaina remain aligned to the President, Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia and Tetu\u2019s Geoffrey Wandeto are firmly in Gachagua\u2019s camp.<\/p>\n

Area Woman Rep Rahab Mukami has been aligning with Ruto but has avoided a direct confrontation with Gachagua.<\/p>\n

Similar pockets of dissent are emerging elsewhere. In Nyandarua, Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia is a Gachagua ally, even as most of her colleagues remain either pro-Ruto or publicly non-committal.<\/p>\n

In Embu, Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has aligned with Gachagua, contrasting with his county counterparts, who largely back the President.<\/p>\n

In Nakuru, Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara stands out as one of the more vocal figures leaning towards Gachagua, even as the county remains largely pro-Ruto.<\/p>\n

Yet, even as these alignments take shape, a significant number of MPs continue to avoid taking definitive public positions.<\/p>\n

Legislators in constituencies such as Ruiru (Simon King\u2019ara), Kigumo (Joseph Munyoro), Mbeere South (Nebart Muriuki) and several in Meru and Kirinyaga have maintained a low political profile, steering clear of both camps\u2019 mobilisations.<\/p>\n

This \u2018quiet middle\u2019 is driven less by indecision than by strategic calculation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese MPs are not neutral. They are managing risk,\u201d Dr Charles Nga\u2019ng\u2019a opined.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey are watching how the ground shifts before committing to a side that could determine their political survival in 2027.\u201d<\/p>\n

The shift from silence to \u2018selective positioning\u2019 reflects a broader recalibration in Mt Kenya politics.<\/p>\n

Rather than a clean split, the region is developing into a layered political arena, with a dominant pro-Ruto elected leaders bloc, a smaller but assertive Gachagua-aligned faction and a sizeable group of MPs choosing to hedge their bets.<\/p>\n

The DCP leader\u2019s \u2018Operation Fagia\u2019 is of particular worry to some MPs, who risk being consumed by the wave.<\/p>\n

The former DP is tapping on former area MPs and new entrants in a calculated move to dislodge the pro-Ruto MPs, whom he accuses of betraying him and the community.<\/p>\n

However, the implications for the region are significant.<\/p>\n

Long regarded as a cohesive voting bloc with decisive influence in national elections, Mt Kenya now appears to be entering a phase of fragmentation, one where internal competition, rather than collective bargaining, defines its politics.<\/p>\n

As the rivalry between Ruto and Gachagua continues to unfold, the region\u2019s MPs are no longer uniformly aligned.<\/p>\n

The Mt Kenya region has historically been a significant political stronghold in Kenya, often influencing national elections due to its cohesive voting bloc. However, recent political dynamics have introduced fragmentation, particularly following the 2022 elections, where internal competition among leaders has intensified. The rivalry between Ruto and Gachagua marks a pivotal shift, as former allies now find themselves on opposing sides, complicating the region’s political landscape and raising questions about its future influence.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Kenya<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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