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Ruto allies claim Gachagua isolating Mt Kenya

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Leaders from MT Kenya, affiliated to President William Ruto, from third right) UDA nominated MP Joseph Wainaina and Laikipa MP Mwangi Kiunjuri, (in cap) and other elected leaders during a meeting of opinion leaders, elders and business community from various towns in the North Rift region in Eldoret. They accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of causing disunity among leaders from Mt Kenya region. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

President William Ruto's allies in Mt Kenya have accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of isolating central Kenya.

The Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri claimed that Gachagua is plotting to isolate Mt Kenya communities from the rest of the country ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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