Tag Archives: Mt Kenya Politics

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended his approach to opposition coalition-building after Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi accused him of political arrogance and bullying. Gachagua maintained that his push to bring together political blocs from Mt Kenya, Ukambani and Western Kenya was based …

Runyenjes Member of Parliament Eric Muchangi Karemba has announced that he will not seek re-election on the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket in the 2027 General Election, adding to the growing number of Mt Kenya leaders reconsidering their political affiliations. Karemba made the announcement on Sunday while addressing residents in …

Nyandarua Senator John Methu has alleged that State operatives tried to persuade him to form his own political party after the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) won the Ol Kalou by-election on July 16. Methu, the DCP Secretary-General designate, said the overtures were meant to draw him into opposition …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has defended her decision to remain aligned with President William Ruto’s administration, insisting that political relationships are based on shared interests rather than personal loyalty. Responding to criticism from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Waiguru said politicians should not be expected to maintain permanent alliances, as …

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has officially opened registration for candidates planning to contest various elective positions under its ticket in the 2027 General Election. In a notice issued on Friday, July 24, 2026, the party invited prospective candidates to begin the registration process by paying the required …

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has officially joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), becoming one of the highest-profile elected leaders to align with the opposition party as political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election gather momentum. Kang’ata confirmed that he will seek a second …

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala has claimed that several leaders currently aligned with the Kenya Kwanza administration are weighing a move to the opposition following the party’s decisive victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Speaking after the election, Malala said the outcome had …