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Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, from Embu County, argued on NTV's
Fixing the Nation that Meru, Embu, and Tharaka-Nithi counties face unique
challenges needing distinct political talks, without splitting the region
geographically.
His remarks highlight tensions in the 11.9 million-strong Mt Kenya voting bloc, where President Ruto and former deputy Rigathi Gachagua compete for support ahead of 2027 elections.
Ruku, a Ruto loyalist, dismissed Gachagua's efforts as populism while eastern leaders point to disparities in roads and resources compared to Kikuyu-dominated west counties.