According to the People Daily report, influential leaders from the Mt Kenya region acknowledged that the decision to remove Gachagua from office may have been a strategic misstep that weakened the region’s political leverage.
The admissions mark the first time senior figures allied to William Ruto have publicly questioned the impeachment process.
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria was among those quoted expressing regret over how events unfolded.
He suggested that the fallout from the impeachment had exposed divisions within the ruling coalition and created uncertainty among Mt Kenya voters who previously felt firmly anchored in government.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga also weighed in, stating that the region lost significant influence after Gachagua’s removal.
Kahiga argued that Gachagua played a key role in uniting Mt Kenya leaders and articulating the region’s interests at the national level.
While President Ruto defended the impeachment at the time, branding his former deputy as problematic, People Daily observed that the move may have unintentionally elevated Gachagua’s political profile.
Since leaving office, Rigathi Gachagua has remained visible and vocal, positioning himself as a potential rallying point for disaffected supporters ahead of the 2027 elections.
The newspaper noted that the growing sympathy for Gachagua within parts of Mt Kenya could complicate Ruto’s re-election strategy.
Allies now fear that the former deputy president could emerge as a formidable rival or kingmaker if political realignments continue.
People Daily concluded that the unfolding debate reflects deeper unease within the ruling camp.
As leaders openly reassess past decisions, the Mt Kenya region appears headed for renewed political contestation, with the impeachment saga likely to shape alliances, messaging, and voter sentiment in the coming years.
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