Posted 1/28/2024, 7:19:23 AM
Mt Kenya Leadership Drama Cools After Nyoro Backs Down, Pledges Support for Ruto-Gachagua Ticket
- Drama between DP Gachagua and MP Nyoro over Mt Kenya leadership ends abruptly after Nyoro's public pledge of support to Ruto and Gachagua
- Nyoro's allies demanded Ruto replace Gachagua with Nyoro as 2027 DP candidate and 2032 presidential candidate
- Gachagua allies alleged powerful forces behind Nyoro's attacks; demanded projects for Mt Kenya region
- After calls for ceasefire from Ruto and Gachagua, Nyoro backs down though tensions remain
- Unclear if drama served as warning to Gachagua or if Nyoro camp lacked political firepower