In a dramatic twist set to shake the political foundations of Mt Kenya, allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have resolved to ignite a wave of by-elections across four key counties, marking what insiders are calling a “2027 dress rehearsal” against President William Ruto.

Sources close to the former DP’s camp confirm that the strategic resignations of at least four Members of Parliament and more than 20 Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) are expected to trigger mini-polls in Nyeri, Nyandarua, Kiambu, and Kirinyaga counties.

This bold move is being interpreted as a calculated political strike designed to test the waters, gauge voter sentiment, and consolidate Gachagua’s grip on the influential Mt Kenya voting bloc ahead of the 2027 General Election.

“The time for silence is over,” said a source close to the former DP. “The region must decide if it stands with the promises that were never delivered or reclaims its voice.”

While President Ruto has not officially commented on the development, State House insiders view the maneuver as an open declaration of rebellion within his political backyard.

The brewing internal revolt comes amid growing discontent in the region over economic hardships, contested development priorities, and what some leaders perceive as a betrayal of Mt Kenya’s political loyalty.

Analysts now warn that the upcoming mini-polls could serve as a powerful referendum on the Kenya Kwanza administration’s performance, with the potential to shift alliances and reshape the 2027 presidential race before it even begins.

As the political heat intensifies, all eyes are on the electoral commission and the affected counties as they brace for what could be the most consequential by-elections in recent memory.