President William Ruto’s recent political maneuvers suggest a leader steadily regaining lost ground in Mt. Kenya.
After months of political jitters and growing skepticism in the region, his latest tour through the mountain counties marked a strategic turning point—one that may very well redefine his standing in central Kenya ahead of 2027.
The tour was more than just political optics.
Ruto’s itinerary was densely packed with grassroots engagements, town hall meetings, and development project launches.
He didn’t just speak to the people—he listened.
That direct connection with the ground-level electorate, often bypassed by national leaders, has struck a chord.
From boda boda riders to tea farmers, many locals now feel reconnected to the center of power.
One of the most significant highlights of his tour was the launch of the Mau Mau Road, a long-awaited infrastructural project symbolizing both economic promise and historical recognition.
Projects like this signal that the Ruto administration is not just making promises—it’s delivering.
But perhaps the most critical part of Ruto’s resurgence in Mt. Kenya lies in grassroots mobilization.
Unlike his rivals, who often focus on top-level alliances, Ruto has been investing in bottom-up political architecture—empowering local leaders, small traders, and hustlers through the Kenya Kwanza narrative.
He’s cultivating loyalty from the base up, and it’s beginning to show.
While internal divisions among Mt. Kenya leaders persist, Ruto has strategically stayed above the fray, presenting himself as a unifier and implementer.
With more development pledges lined up and growing visibility in the region, his political gamble appears to be paying off.
Unless the opposition in Mt. Kenya finds a cohesive counter-narrative soon, Ruto may well have already reclaimed the mountain.
