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Maragua MP Mary Wamaua ditches Gachagua, backs Ruto's 2027 bid

Rigathi Gachagua , Mary Wamaua Maragua MP during the consecration and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung'u, in Embu County. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

In a stunning political move, Maragua Member of Parliament Mary Wamaua has dropped her support for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, instead pledging her backing to President William Ruto.

Wamaua, who had been a close ally of Gachagua, stood by him during crucial moments, including when he was rushed to the hospital during his impeachment process.

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