Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has signalled he may not seek re-election on a UDA ticket, saying he will follow the direction of his supporters rather than his own preference.
Just days earlier, Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata made a similar move, announcing he would not defend his seat on the UDA ticket after what he described as pressure from Kenya Kwanza Alliance leaders to endorse government programmes against his will.
Mt Kenya accounts for approximately 6 million votes, making it the single largest voting bloc in the country. Losing two sitting governors is not a small headache for Ruto.
Wamatangi has been locked in a running battle with Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a, who is eyeing the Kiambu governor seat on a UDA ticket. The two have clashed repeatedly, with Ng'ang'a accusing the governor of mismanaging the county.
Wamatangi's hint at leaving UDA may well be a direct response to Ng'ang'a being positioned to replace him within the same party.
UDA's own registration data shows that several Mt Kenya counties attracted zero aspirants for the governor seat, a sign of the party's shrinking appeal in the region it once dominated.
Do you think UDA can still win Mt Kenya in 2027, or has the damage already been done?
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