MP John Kaguchia Issues Stark 2027 Warning to Ruto: ‘Mount Kenya Will Never Support Him Again’
Mukurweini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia has claimed that President William Ruto has permanently lost the support of the vote-rich Mount Kenya region, insisting that no amount of political negotiations or alliances can repair what he described as a “betrayal” of the trust voters placed in the Head of State.
Speaking during an interview with a local television station on Monday, July 20, 2026, the first-term lawmaker dismissed speculation that President Ruto could regain significant backing from the region ahead of the 2027 General Election through political deals with influential leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
According to Kaguchia, the people of Mount Kenya have already made up their minds, and their decision is irreversible.
“Mount Kenya will never support William Ruto again. It doesn’t matter who William Ruto considers in Mount Kenya; Mount Kenya is gone once and for good. Mount Kenya will never support William Ruto again,” Kaguchia declared.
He went on to insist that no individual has the authority to negotiate on behalf of the region regarding its political future.
“Let it be on record that nobody has the mandate to sit and negotiate with William Ruto under whatever circumstances to have Mount Kenya support William Ruto again.”
‘It All Boils Down to Betrayal’
Explaining the reason behind his strong position, Kaguchia argued that the relationship between President Ruto and Mount Kenya voters collapsed because many residents believe the President failed to honour the trust they placed in him after overwhelmingly backing his successful 2022 presidential bid.
The MP maintained that the fallout is rooted in a loss of confidence rather than political appointments or power-sharing arrangements.
“For a very simple reason, betrayal. It all boils down to betrayal. He betrayed the trust he was given by the people of the Mount Kenya region, and that is gone and gone for good,” he said.
Kaguchia suggested that once political trust has been broken, it cannot simply be restored through negotiations or campaign promises.
Dismisses Claims of Ruto’s Support in Mount Kenya
The Mukurweini legislator also rejected suggestions that President Ruto could still secure a significant percentage of votes from the region during the next presidential election.
Some political analysts and leaders have argued that the President could retain around 30 per cent of the Mount Kenya vote despite growing dissatisfaction. However, Kaguchia dismissed those projections as unrealistic.
“I have heard people arguing that William Ruto will get 30 per cent support from the Mount Kenya region for his re-election. Now it is clear he will not get even five per cent,” he claimed.
He further ruled out any possibility of political reconciliation talks involving Rigathi Gachagua or other influential Mount Kenya figures.
“Other people argue that he will negotiate with Rigathi Gachagua or with some people from Mount Kenya. It is not possible; forget about that,” Kaguchia added.
Battle for Mount Kenya Intensifies Ahead of 2027
Kaguchia’s remarks come as political realignments continue to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Mount Kenya expected to remain one of the country’s most fiercely contested voting blocs.
The region played a decisive role in President Ruto’s 2022 election victory, delivering millions of votes under the Kenya Kwanza coalition. However, political tensions have escalated in recent months following the fallout between the President and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, sparking intense debate over whether Ruto can rebuild his influence in the region.
The discussion has gained further momentum following the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, where Kenya Kwanza suffered a heavy defeat to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), a result that opposition leaders have cited as evidence of shifting political sentiment in the Mount Kenya region.
While Kaguchia insists the President’s support has collapsed beyond recovery, whether those sentiments will ultimately be reflected at the ballot in 2027 remains one of the biggest political questions facing Kenya.
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