Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broadened his political alliance to include Isiolo and Marsabit counties, redefining the Mount Kenya bloc as Mount Kenya North. The announcement came during a public meeting in Embu County on August 22, 2026. Gachagua used the event to criticize President William Ruto, marking a new phase in their political rivalry.
The move signals a strategic realignment in Kenya’s political landscape, potentially reshaping alliances ahead of upcoming elections. Gachagua’s inclusion of northern counties may aim to strengthen his influence in regions previously outside his core support base. Meanwhile, tensions between him and Ruto remain high, with recent social media content highlighting their diverging paths.
A viral TikTok video resurfacing shows both leaders in Islamic prayers, a moment that has sparked renewed public interest in their contrasting political trajectories. The video, shared amid heightened competition, underscores the personal and ideological divide between the two figures.
As political dynamics shift, the expanded bloc could influence voter sentiment and campaign strategies in the months ahead.
