The Mt Kenya riddle that Ruto must solve to stay safe in 2027

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Interior CS Kithure Kindiki at the Kenya-Somalia border post in Mandera ahead of Kenya-Ethiopia-Somalia trilateral meeting that will bring peace and trade between the three countries on May 11,2023. [File, Standard]

The endorsement of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki by sections of MPs from Mt Kenya region last week as their kingpin appears to complicate matters for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in his efforts to consolidate the region behind him.

Political observers believe the move by the 68 MPs is an indication that ominous dark clouds are still gathering over Gachagua a few weeks after his political rivals shelved an impeachment motion against him.

They further argue that the new turn of events was a clear indication that the political marriage with his boss President William Ruto remain on the rocks.