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Why Gachagua's survival depends on ending alliance with Ruto

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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua acknowledges greetings from Homabay Residents during the commissioning of the Rusinga Ring Road, Homa Bay County. [PCS]

Many pundits are worried about Rigathi Gachagua's influence on Ruto's presidency in 2027. But, I daresay, nothing binds President Ruto and his deputy.

This supposition needs a lengthy reading of past and present politics.

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