President William Ruto's Mount Kenya tour highlights tensions between his deputy Rigathi Gachagua's allies and local politicians.

During a three-day tour of Mount Kenya by President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, tensions between their supporters were evident, with Gachagua's allies accusing him of sabotaging the government and Ruto appearing to fuel tensions by breaking protocol. Deputy President Gachagua faces allegations of an assassination plot and impeachment threats, and his conflict with Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri intensifies. The tour aims to defuse tension within the region, where both politicians have significant power and influence.

August 10, 2024
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