President William Ruto’s visit to Mt Kenya is not just about launching projects; it is a calculated political maneuver aimed at reaffirming his dominance in a region that has historically played a decisive role in Kenya’s power dynamics.
Coming months after the impeachment of his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, the tour is strategically timed to reassert his authority and dispel any perception that the region’s loyalty is wavering.
Gachagua has fashioned himself as the undisputed kingpin of Mt Kenya.
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