Him and Ndindi Nyoro don't identify with DCP, they see an opportunity in the Linda Mwanainchi team more than in Wamunyoro.
So, finally, Mt Kenya has entered the 2027 presidential race?
Irungu Kang’ata joining Linda Mwanachi means the Kikuyu Nation, through him, will play for nothing less than the Deputy Presidential slot.
The governor's seat looks attractive for Kang’ta wa Mabarua, and because this man has delivered on “almost” every election promise, he stands a chance of winning a national seat! He should go for it.
People of the Mountain love performing leaders.
Kang’ata will not run on the DCP ticket; a coalition that allows other parties like Jubilee, DP, PNU, PLP, among others, to field candidates will definitely be an attractive pick for him. DCP must fend off this political aggression.
Whether Kang’ata wa Mabarua is tapped for the deputy presidential slot or he runs again as Governor for Murang’a, his announcement that he identifies with Linda Mwananchi has upset the political infrastructure of the Mountain.
It's early days, but we are here to witness what happens next, and wouldn't it be a good idea for Muranga to go for the big seat? Kwani it's only Kiambu and Nyeri that can produce presidents?