After ruling party candidate Mr Leonard wa Muthende triumphed over the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in the Mbeere North by-election, the spotlight is shining sharply on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Mr Muthende trounced Mr Gachagua’s preferred candidate, Newton Kariuki, with a margin of 494 votes: 15,802 against 15,308.
Leo Wa Muthende defeats Newton Karish in Mbeere North
A compilation of reactions by critics as well as allies of Mr Gachagua shows what the Sunday Nation has crystallised into ten vital lessons for the former Mathira MP that could shape how he faces the 2027 General Election.
The first, according to his loyalists, is that Mr Gachagua has shown great promise. According to Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina, Mr Gachagua proved to be a force when he fielded candidates in the wards of Kariobangi North, Narok Township and Kisa East and won.
She added that Mr Gachagua’s candidates in Magarini and Purko Ward in Kajiado emerged as strong runners-up.
“Remember that this is a man they impeached in October 2024 and gave him a week to be forgotten.
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