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Energy PS Alex Wachira to Mt Kenya: Back Ruto in 2027 or wait 10 years for presidency

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Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira has urged the Mt Kenya community to support President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, arguing that it would be easier to wait five years for another opportunity to seek the presidency than risk waiting 10 years. Wachira was speaking on Monday, August 17, 2026, during an electricity connectivity […]

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