In a bold attempt to quell growing dissent in the Mountain, Governor Anne Waiguru has resurrected former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s forgotten "10 years for me, 10 for Ruto" pledge. Speaking to a restive crowd in Kirinyaga, she framed the support for President Ruto not as a political choice, but as a debt of honor.

The revival of this narrative is a calculated move to counter the rising tide of regional dissatisfaction and political fragmentation. By invoking the ghosts of 2013, Waiguru is attempting to stitch back together a voting bloc that is fraying at the seams. Her message was clear: Mt Kenya does not betray its friends, and the promise made to William Ruto must be paid in full, regardless of the current economic headwinds.

The Politics of Debt

Waiguru’s "unity call" comes amidst whisperings of a schism between the President and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. By positioning herself as the custodian of the region’s integrity, Waiguru is subtly challenging rival kingpins who may be plotting a different course for 2027.

• The Warning: "We cannot be a community that goes back on its word," she warned. "If we betray the covenant we made, we lose our political credibility for generations." It was a shot across the bow at those flirting with the opposition.
• The Reality Check: However, the ground has shifted since 2013. The "Yangu Kumi" slogan, once a potent rallying cry, now competes with the harsh reality of the cost of living. Voters are asking for development, not just historical fidelity.

The Battle for the Mountain

As the 2027 horizon approaches, the fight for the heart of Mt Kenya is intensifying. Waiguru has thrown down the gauntlet, anchoring her loyalty to the President on a decade-old promise. Whether the voters—battered by taxes and disillusioned by delays—will honor that promissory note remains the ultimate question.

For now, the Governor has signaled that she is the President’s general in the region, ready to enforce the "10-year" contract, even if she has to drag the mountain with her.