President William Ruto has sparked fresh political speculation after holding talks with a 2027 Kiharu MP aspirant at State House, just days after reported tensions with incumbent MP Ndindi Nyoro over Safaricom shares.
President William Samoei Ruto on Tuesday met Charles Karondo, a declared 2027 Kiharu MP aspirant, at State House, Nairobi, a move that has quickly ignited debate across Kenyan social media platforms.
While details of the meeting remain unclear, the unexpected State House engagement has fueled political talk, especially in Murang’a County, where Kiharu has recently been in the spotlight following remarks attributed to sitting MP Ndindi Nyoro concerning Safaricom shares.
Photos from the meeting, shared online, triggered mixed reactions, with some Kenyans interpreting the encounter as an early signal of political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Others viewed it as a routine engagement, cautioning against reading too much into the meeting without official communication from State House.
The development comes barely days after reports emerged of strained relations between President Ruto and Ndindi Nyoro, a once-close ally, following public discussions touching on Safaricom’s shareholding and governance.
Although neither side has openly confirmed a fallout, the timing of Ruto’s meeting with a Kiharu MP aspirant has added weight to speculation.
Kenyans React
Online reactions were sharply divided. A section of netizens openly wished success to Karondo, framing him as the President’s preferred candidate in Kiharu.
Others defended Nyoro, urging leaders to focus on development rather than early succession politics.
Political observers note that such meetings, while not unusual, often carry symbolic weight, particularly when held at State House and involving aspirants from constituencies with sitting MPs.
As of now, State House has not issued an official statement clarifying the purpose or outcome of the meeting. More details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
