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Battle for Mt Kenya vote: church, cultural groups revive 2022 wars

President Ruto addresses residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road in Narok County. May 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The church and traditional cultural groups are emerging as key battle formations in the scramble for the Mt Kenya vote between President William Ruto’s re-election campaign and the united opposition’s “One Term” forces led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

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