Wamuzi News Ke
As the race to 2027 gains momentum, President William Ruto has begun a calculated political revival in the Mt Kenya region by assembling a team of influential politicians to rebuild his diminishing support base.
This comes in the wake of increasing political tension, internal cracks within the ruling coalition, and public dissatisfaction over economic and leadership issues.
Sources close to State House indicate that a strategic team led by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, and several former high-ranking officials has been tasked with restoring confidence in the President’s leadership across the region.
The team is already hitting the ground, emphasizing development promises and countering criticism from rival factions.In a notable shift, President Ruto has also embraced politicians previously seen as neutral or even critical of his administration.
Their inclusion in his Mt Kenya comeback strategy signals a broader coalition-building agenda meant to bridge gaps caused by the recent fallout with leaders aligned to the now-impeached former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
To win back the mountain, the President’s team is executing a dual approach: infrastructure and service delivery on one hand, and grassroots political engagement on the other.
Roads, electricity projects, education centers, and agricultural investments are being showcased as evidence of the government’s commitment to the region. At the same time, political operatives are conducting silent campaigns to reshape public opinion and reintroduce Ruto’s presidential narrative.
Political observers believe that the move is not just about 2027 but also about stabilizing the Kenya Kwanza coalition, which has suffered turbulence over internal disagreements and rising public frustration.
If the President fails to reclaim Mt Kenya’s trust, it could significantly affect his chances of re-election, given how critical the region was to his 2022 victory.
With tensions still simmering and opposition figures gaining ground, the coming months will determine whether Ruto’s latest strategy can calm the storm and reignite the flame in a region that once stood firmly behind him.
