Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Monday held talks with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his rural residence in Wamunyoro, Nyeri County, as opposition leaders stepped up consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election. The meeting comes as opposition figures explore the possibility of fielding a joint presidential …
Read More »Gachagua: Opposition Will Win 2027 the Day it Names its Candidate
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has said he is confident Kenyans will rally behind the candidate the Opposition picks to face President WilliaRuto in the 2027 General Election, insisting that announcing the flagbearer will be a decisive moment in the race for State House. Speaking to …
Read More »Wamuchomba Reveals the Real Reason Politicians Make Loud Declarations
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has defended her political moves following her exit from President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), describing politics as a game in which leaders pursue interests aimed at protecting their constituents. Wamuchomba announced her departure from the party on Thursday, October 8. In an interview over …
Read More »Gachagua Issues Strong Warning to Firms Linked to Illicit Alcohol
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned 53 companies he alleges are involved in the production and distribution of illicit alcohol that their operations could be shut down if the United Opposition forms the next government. Speaking while addressing a diaspora caucus in Dallas, Texas, Gachagua accused …
Read More »Gachagua: I am Ready to Be Sifuna’s Deputy
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has said he would be willing to serve as Edwin Sifuna’s running mate in the 2027 presidential election if opposition calculations show that the Nairobi senator has the strongest chance of defeating President William Ruto. Gachagua said opposition leaders should remain flexible about possible coalition arrangements …
Read More »Gachagua Demands Security Guarantee Ahead of Emurua Dikirr Visit
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has asked Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to guarantee his safety ahead of his planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on Friday. In a letter dated August 20, Gachagua said he plans to visit the area after receiving an invitation …
Read More »Gachagua to Kindiki: Don’t Call Me Your Brother
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and urged him to stop referring to him as a brother. Gachagua said his relationship with Kindiki deteriorated after he left office, accusing the current Deputy President of failing to show him the respect he claims to …
Read More »Betty Maina to Gachagua: Keep My Name Out of Your Mouth
Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina has firmly rejected any suggestion that she intends to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), urging him to stop mentioning her in his political activities. In a Facebook post published on July 27, Maina dismissed speculation that she had fallen …
Read More »Sammy Kamau Sworn In as New Ol Kalou MP
NAIROBI, July 28, 2026 — Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau has officially assumed office as the new Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency after taking the Oath of Office at the National Assembly. Kamau was sworn in on Tuesday, July 28, following his victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election …
Read More »TIFA poll: Majority of ODM Supporters Prefer Sifuna as 2027 Presidential Candidate
A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey shows that most Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters would like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. According to the poll, 44 percent of ODM supporters identified Sifuna as their preferred flagbearer, giving …
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