Gachagua,
now leading the Democratic Congress Party after his impeachment, claims Mt.
Kenya could deliver over 7 million voters by 2027 based on IEBC projections,
aiming to unite the opposition against Ruto.
Allies like
MP Oscar Sudi countered that 2022 totals in the broader area reached only 3.8
million votes, even with new registrations pushing toward 4 million at best.
The dispute reveals rifts in the region that gave Ruto about 3 million votes in 2022, with his camp touting heavy investments in roads, agriculture, and jobs while questioning past Kikuyu dominance in leadership.