As the November 27 by-election in Mbeere North Constituency intensifies, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has thrown his weight behind opposition candidate Newton Karish in what has become a high-stakes proxy battle for control of Mount Kenya politics.
Gachagua's aggressive, grassroots campaign marked by door-to-door canvassing, church rallies, and fiery accusations against the state has electrified supporters and drawn sharp rebukes from President William Ruto's allies.
But it's the reaction from veteran political analyst Herman Manyora that has added a layer of intrigue, with the commentator praising the strategy as a "masterstroke" in consolidating opposition forces while warning of its broader risks for the ruling UDA party.
Gone are the days of helicopter drops and mega-rallies; Gachagua's approach in Mbeere North is refreshingly intimate and relentless.TO READ MORE, TAP HERE.