Former farm chief Mithika Linturi joined ex-deputy president Rigathi Gachagua yesterday. He brought other important Meru region leaders with him to visit Gachagua at his home. These politicians met to plan their next moves as power shifts across Mt Kenya area. Their group represents one of the largest from the eastern mountain communities. This might hurt current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who wants control of these voters before the 2027 elections.
Gachagua gains more followers despite losing his government job earlier. President William Ruto recently visited the Mt Kenya region with Kindiki. During that trip, Ruto promised jobs to both Linturi and former Meru leader Peter Munya. He told people he had plans for these leaders after the local governor asked him to give them positions. Ruto mentioned he had already talked with them about joining his expanded government team.
But Munya surprised everyone when he said no to government jobs. He announced on Wednesday that he only wants to become Meru governor again in 2027. Munya stated clearly that he received no job offers from anyone. He added that he would refuse any position if offered because he focuses only on winning back his old seat. Political experts will watch closely to see if Munya will support Gachagua or stay loyal to the president.
The mountain region politics change as the election season approaches. Gachagua meets more leaders from all parts of Mt Kenya every week. He works hard to maintain voter support across these counties. Leaders from different communities must choose sides between these powerful figures. The coming months will reveal who controls this important voting bloc.
Gachagua gains more followers despite losing his government job earlier. President William Ruto recently visited the Mt Kenya region with Kindiki. During that trip, Ruto promised jobs to both Linturi and former Meru leader Peter Munya. He told people he had plans for these leaders after the local governor asked him to give them positions. Ruto mentioned he had already talked with them about joining his expanded government team.
But Munya surprised everyone when he said no to government jobs. He announced on Wednesday that he only wants to become Meru governor again in 2027. Munya stated clearly that he received no job offers from anyone. He added that he would refuse any position if offered because he focuses only on winning back his old seat. Political experts will watch closely to see if Munya will support Gachagua or stay loyal to the president.
The mountain region politics change as the election season approaches. Gachagua meets more leaders from all parts of Mt Kenya every week. He works hard to maintain voter support across these counties. Leaders from different communities must choose sides between these powerful figures. The coming months will reveal who controls this important voting bloc.
