William Ruto's 2027 chances still high even as the Mountain drifts away

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta chats with President William Ruto during the Consecration and Installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung'u, in Embu Count on Nov 16, 2024. [PCS]

President William Ruto still has chances of galvanizing votes to maintain his current lead as he gears towards the 2027 presidential poll, especially now that he has the support of ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Despite the fact that he is facing headwinds in some parts of the Mt Kenya region, political pundits argue that the President still has the option of using Mt Kenya East, especially Meru and Tharaka counties as the springboard to regain a strong foothold in the region.