President William Ruto faces growing resistance in Mount Kenya despite his recent week-long tour of the region. His key allies continue meeting hostility from locals. Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi was chased from a funeral when he criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. This happened just days after Ruto completed his regional visits. Wamumbi later announced he would not seek reelection in 2027.
Jubilee secretary-general Jeremiah Kioni claims Mount Kenya residents have given up on the government. People at the grassroots level expect nothing from the current leadership. During Ruto's tour, several supporters, including MPs Kimani Ichungwah, Mwangi Kiunjuri, Faith Gitau, and Anne Muratha, faced jeers from crowds. Farmers Party also withdrew from the Kenya Kwanza coalition, citing political deceit. Their chairman, Irungu Nyakera, said citizens remain angry about unfulfilled promises.
Gachagua visited Maragua after the President's tour, questioning whether anything had changed. He spoke about creating a national party centered on Mount Kenya's interests. Senator Joe Nyutu urged people to register as voters for 2027. Some residents claimed they received money to attend presidential events. Jubilee MP Sabina Chege, who supports Ruto, denied these claims, saying they cheapen Mount Kenya citizens.
Jubilee secretary-general Jeremiah Kioni claims Mount Kenya residents have given up on the government. People at the grassroots level expect nothing from the current leadership. During Ruto's tour, several supporters, including MPs Kimani Ichungwah, Mwangi Kiunjuri, Faith Gitau, and Anne Muratha, faced jeers from crowds. Farmers Party also withdrew from the Kenya Kwanza coalition, citing political deceit. Their chairman, Irungu Nyakera, said citizens remain angry about unfulfilled promises.
Gachagua visited Maragua after the President's tour, questioning whether anything had changed. He spoke about creating a national party centered on Mount Kenya's interests. Senator Joe Nyutu urged people to register as voters for 2027. Some residents claimed they received money to attend presidential events. Jubilee MP Sabina Chege, who supports Ruto, denied these claims, saying they cheapen Mount Kenya citizens.
