Former Kenya’s deputy president, declares bid to oust president William Ruto in 2027

In a move that dramatically escalates Kenya’s political tensions, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly declared his intention to challenge his former boss, President William Ruto, in the 2027 General Election.

Speaking in Murang’a on Saturday, Gachagua positioned himself as the most courageous and capable candidate to end Ruto’s presidency after a single term, setting the stage for a bruising political battle within the…