Kabando Wa Kabando asserted that while the Mbeere community may vote along clan lines at the local level, their presidential voting pattern has historically aligned with the broader Mt. Kenya region—making the so-called “victory” in Mbeere North neither conclusive nor indicative of shifting regional loyalty.
Kabando argued that Mbeeres, much like their Meru, Embu, and Kikuyu neighbours, often coalesce during major national elections, especially presidential contests.
According to him, the mountain’s political unity—what he metaphorically described as “the shrine” and “the tower”—remains fundamentally intact despite attempts by various leaders to fracture or exploit it for short-term gain.
His remarks come amid rising political tension as leaders scramble to interpret recent electoral outcomes in the Mt. Kenya region.
Ruto’s allies have framed the results as proof of growing support for the President, particularly after months of perceived political turbulence within the region.
However, Kabando insisted that reading too much into a single constituency’s voting pattern risks creating misleading political assumptions.
He emphasized that Mt. Kenya voters are historically strategic and tend to speak with a unified voice when it matters most.
Local contests, he noted, are influenced by clan dynamics, patronage networks, and personal relationships—factors that do not necessarily translate into national-level loyalty.
Kabando’s assertion suggested that presidential support in the mountain cannot be measured through isolated wins but must be evaluated through broader political engagement, trust-building, and policy performance.
By warning against “overexcitement,” Kabando Wa Kabando effectively challenges the narrative that the political tide in Mt. Kenya is decisively shifting in favour of the President.
Instead, he painted a picture of a region that remains watchful, measured, and aligned with longstanding political traditions.
