Nairobi, Feb. 19 -- The fears of internal divisions that saw Mt Kenya relegated to the opposition in the 1992 and 1997 elections and stagnate in development have returned to haunt the region.

This follows a push by some leaders for the replacement of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 elections and formation of a regional party to champion Mt Kenya interests.

In 1992, a move by Mt Kenya to field two strong candidates in Ford-Asili's Kenneth Matiba and Democratic Party's Mwai Kibaki allowed Kanu's Daniel Arap Moi to extend his stranglehold on power.

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