Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans to take President William Ruto to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Gachagua stated that his team is currently collecting evidence to support the case against Ruto, citing confrontations with protesters as part of the rationale. This move revives the political tensions linked to the ICC cases involving Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, which stem from the 2007 election violence. Meanwhile, politicians allied with President Ruto have expressed strong confidence in securing his re-election in 2027. The political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections is marked by intense rivalry, with Gachagua and opposition leader Raila Odinga identified as key figures influencing the electoral dynamics. Gachagua has clarified that he is not interested in an immediate overthrow of Ruto but aims to unseat him through the 2027 electoral process. Additionally, some political figures, including Ichung’wah and Kiunjuri, have publicly responded to Gachagua’s claims, particularly addressing accusations that label him an 'enemy of Mt Kenya.'