Titanic battle for county top seats in President Uhuru’s backyard

Nyeri Senator Mutahi Kagwe joins women in a dance at Muringato Estate in Nyeri during the launch of his manifesto after declaring his intention to vie for gubernatorial seat at the weekend. [PHOTO:KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD]

Eight governors in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s backyard are bracing for the battle of their political lives as former allies line up to unseat them.

The battle, which is causing rumbles in Mt Kenya region, has put the Head of State in an awkward position as some of his close allies are under siege.