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Ruto takes Mt Kenya political battle to Embu, warns against tribal politics
By Clement Masombo
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Jul. 6, 2026
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President William Ruto on Sunday intensified the political battle for the Mt Kenya region, using a church service in Embu County to rally support for his administration while accusing the opposition of promoting tribal politics ahead of the 2027 General Election
Speaking during a service at the Full Gospel Church in Gatunduri, Manyatta Constituency, the President urged Kenyans to reject leaders who, he said, thrive on ethnic divisions instead of presenting solutions to the country’s economic and social challenges
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