Gachagua Alleges Plan by Ruto to Split Mt. Kenya Politically
Political analysts identify Mt. Kenya as a vital political base where multiple leaders are attempting to gain the region’s backing for upcoming elections.
Gachagua used a strong metaphor to dismiss the alleged plan, saying the approach was ineffective and misguided. Photo/ Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
The former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto of attempting to create rival political groups which would result in the division of the Mt. Kenya region.
Gachagua declared to local leaders and supporters that his opponents would not succeed in their attempt to divide Mt. Kenya into eastern and western political factions. He said that the people of the region stay together because they have common cultural traditions and historical background and shared economic relationships.
Gachagua demonstrated his argument through a powerful metaphor which he described as attempting to cut down a Mugumo tree with a razor blade in order to show the plan’s actual execution would not succeed.
He called on regional leaders to unite against what he described as plans that would reduce their political power.
Gachagua has intensified his criticism of President Ruto through this statement which represents his most direct attack against the president since their political alliance ended which led to a power struggle among the ruling coalition members and an intensified battle for control over the Mt. Kenya area.
Political analysts identify Mt. Kenya as a vital political base where multiple leaders are attempting to gain the region’s backing for upcoming elections.
President Ruto’s allies have refuted previous political allegations by claiming that government operations in the area instead concentrate on regional development and leadership which includes all people not on creating political conflicts.
The two leaders show their increasing political conflict through their current interactions which are likely to bring about changes in political alliances across the Mt. Kenya region during the upcoming years.
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