“Gachagua Camp ‘Praying’ Against Kindiki: Panic as Mt Kenya Loyalty Slips Ahead of 2027”
Gakuya Reveals Political Anxiety in Gachagua Camp Over 2027 Running Mate Calculations
By News Desk
Political tensions within the Mt Kenya region appear to be intensifying after outspoken remarks by James Gakuya, a close ally of Rigathi Gachagua, regarding the potential 2027 presidential ticket configuration.
Speaking amid growing political realignments, Gakuya disclosed that Gachagua and his Democratic Conservative Party (DCP) allies are increasingly uneasy about the possibility of William Ruto retaining Kithure Kindiki as his running mate in the next General Election.
According to Gakuya, the Gachagua camp is “praying day and night” that Kindiki is not picked, arguing that such a move would significantly weaken Gachagua’s political influence in the Mt Kenya region.
“Rigathi will be very comfortable if Kindiki is not Ruto’s running mate. He will be sure that the mountain will be solid and he can win approximately 95% of Mt Kenya,” Gakuya stated.
The remarks come in the wake of shifting political dynamics following the Mbere North by-election, which has raised questions about Gachagua’s grip on the region he has often referred to as his political stronghold.
Analysts suggest that the inclusion of Kindiki on Ruto’s ticket could tilt the balance of power, particularly in Mt Kenya East counties — Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi — where Kindiki is perceived to command significant influence.
Further complicating the equation is the sizeable voting bloc in Mt Kenya West and among diaspora voters from the region, many of whom are seen as increasingly aligning with President Ruto’s camp.
Gakuya’s sentiments have sparked debate over whether Gachagua’s influence as the self-styled Mt Kenya kingpin is waning, or if the region is entering a new phase of political fragmentation ahead of 2027.
As political camps begin early positioning, the battle for Mt Kenya — often regarded as a decisive voting bloc — is shaping up to be one of the defining contests in the next electoral cycle.
