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A DIARY OF KENYA'S POLITICAL EVENTS

With primary reference to the politics of Mt. Kenya region

Published on:
March 16, 2026 16:35 (EAT)

Gearing Up For A Rematch Between Uhuru And Ruto In 2027 Elections 

The question of the day among Kenya’s political observers is; are we gearing up for a second-round battle royal, disguised as a supposedly democratic contest among contending presidential contestants but in real sense, a repeat elite fight for settling scores between two power mongers; one a former president, the other a president clutching at straws as he navigates how to yet again, if luck allows, outmanoeuvre his opponents?

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Uhuru Ruto Rematch
Conundrum of Two Hyenas
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Mt Kenya Region’s conundrum and the tale of two hyenas

The presidential election of August 2022, presented the Mt Kenya region with the devil’s alternative: Not having a candidate of their own, meant picking what was on offer.

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September 22, 2025 12:50 (EAT)

Why Ruto's trip to the Mountain was a flop
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Why Ruto's trip to the Mountain was a flop and the dialogue of the deaf

Following former DP Rigathi Gachagua's ouster, President Ruto focused on conquering the Mt Kenya region, aiming for firm control through divide and rule tactics.

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April 17, 2025 08:00 (EAT)

Gachagua throws down the gauntlet
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Kamaru in, Amapiano out: Why Kikuyu Gen Zs are tuning to ethnic lyrics

Gachagua’s ouster from the number two position has done two things – evoke passions of Kikuyu nationalism and subconsciously recreate a siege mentality.

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November 14, 2024 9:00 (EAT)

Gachagua throws down the gauntlet
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Gachagua Throws Down The Gauntlet, Dares Ruto To Do His Worst

The genie is out of the bottle. And there’s no more pretence; Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has formally sued for separation.

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September 22, 2024 14:00 (EAT)

Campaign Cabinet Reloaded
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Campaign
Cabinet Reloaded

In this second cabinet attempt, President Ruto has hardly deviated from the script: His eyes are still trained on August 10, 2027, when he seeks re-election.

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July 26, 2024 11:00 (EAT)

Kenyan Zillenials
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Zillennials spring a surprise
zeitgeist on Ruto

The tumultuous two weeks of June 18 – July 7, 2024 might as well turn out to be the longest in President Ruto’s presidency, whether it ends in 2027 or 2032.

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July 12, 2024 07:00 (EAT)

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Revenue Bill: Geography, Population Density, Resource Allocation and “Marginalised” Central Kenya

The original Limuru (I) was held in 1966, just three years after Kenya gained independence from the British. It was a delegates’ conference whose architects were the ruling Kanu party Kikuyu aficionados

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June 14, 2024 12:04 (EAT)

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Limuru (III) Was A Meeting For Losers: Organised by a section of the Kikuyu political elites on May 17, 2024

The original Limuru (I) was held in 1966, just three years after Kenya gained independence from the British. It was a delegates’ conference whose architects were the ruling Kanu party Kikuyu aficionados.

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June 14, 2024 12:04 (EAT)

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We Voted Against Uhuru – Not for Ruto: Mt Kenya Voter – “We really didn’t think, things would turn the way they have 

Twenty one months after Mt Kenya region vote propelled William Ruto to the presidency, albeit a third of Kikuyus staying away from the voting booth, is the region going through a confessional moment?

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August 11, 2024 16:45 (EAT)

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