Politics is never just about today. It is about memory, influence, and control of the future.
As the noise around “Linda Wananchi” continues to fade, especially after ODM quietly moved away from the “Linda Ground” slogan, one thing is becoming clearer: political realities are shifting.
Meanwhile, Rigathi Gachagua remains determined to position himself as the undisputed political spokesman of the Mt. Kenya region. But powerful interests understand this ambition and are unlikely to sit back and watch it happen unchallenged.
Many observers believe former President Uhuru Kenyatta sees the bigger picture. He knows that if left unchecked, Gachagua will do everything possible to force himself into the political space as the region’s sole voice. That is why alternative centres of influence continue to emerge, creating checks and balances against any attempt to monopolise the community’s politics.
In politics, heavyweights rarely fight directly. They build alliances, influence institutions, and shape narratives from behind the scenes.
The question is not whether Gachagua wants to dominate the Mt. Kenya political landscape. The question is whether the forces lined up against him will allow it.
The battle for the mountain is far from over.
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