Gachagua attends church servive in Mwiki as Ruto wraps up Mt Kenya tour

Gachagua, who has maintained a notable silence since Ruto began his five-day tour on April 1, was accompanied by several of his political allies, including Members of Parliament and MCAs affiliated with his camp.

His appearance came just hours after President Ruto concluded his whirlwind tour of the region.

The former DP is expected to respond to claims that Ruto's successful tour, which was met with warm receptions across the region, has exposed Gachagua’s dwindling influence in his perceived political stronghold.

Sunday's church visit precedes a planned national TV interview scheduled for April 7, during which Gachagua is expected to address his supporters and speak on the ongoing political dynamics following the President’s Mt Kenya engagements.

Gachagua had retreated to Nairobi as Ruto traversed the region, launching development projects and engaging residents in what many viewed as a political show of force.

Gachagua’s last public appearance was on March 31 at Wangige Market in Kiambu, where he urged the President to be honest during his Mt Kenya visit.

"Let the President fulfil the projects he promised. I urge our people to hold him accountable," Gachagua said at the time.

He also called on Mt Kenya residents to show up in large numbers to receive what he claimed was significant mobilization funding ahead of Ruto’s visit.

Gachagua previously claimed that on March 30, police attempted to block him from addressing residents in Naivasha after a church service. Despite a heavy police presence, he managed to speak to the public and accused authorities of intimidation.

President Ruto concluded his Mt Kenya tour on April 5 with a heartfelt Kikuyu message shared via social media: “Nĩ Ngatho Muno Murima!” (Thank you so much, Mt Kenya).

The post was accompanied by a video montage of his engagements across Nyeri, Meru, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Embu, Nyandarua, and Kiambu counties.

From town halls to roadside stopovers, Ruto’s tour was seen as both a development drive and a strategic political move—one that has left observers waiting to see how Gachagua will respond.