Nairobi, Feb. 13 -- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sought to stamp his authority as the Mt Kenya political kingpin when he stormed his rival Ndindi Nyoro's Murang'a base on Saturday.

Unlike Mr Nyoro who had lined up 15 MPs in January to sing his praises as the best to be President William Ruto's running-mate in 2027 and if he wins to succeed him in 2032, Mr Gachagua marshalled 117 legislators, subduing the Kiharu MP in his home area.

Mr Nyoro then led his troops in declaring support for Mr Gachagua, giving the former Mathira MP and self-proclaimed "son of Mau Mau" free reign to declare and show that he was the new Mt Kenya political supremo following the retirement of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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