Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Embakasi East MP Babu Owino to exercise patience as opposition parties work towards settling on a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Speaking in the United States on Saturday, Gachagua said there was still plenty of time for opposition parties to …
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: Kenyans Want Me to Be President
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that Kenyans are calling on him to seek the presidential ticket of the United Democratic Government in the 2027 General Election. Speaking after concluding his 55-day Wamunyoro consultations, Gachagua said he had received strong backing from members of the public, with supporters expressing …
Read More »Gachagua: Ruto Is Forming ‘Wheelbarrow’ Parties in Mt Kenya to Divide Votes
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned Kirinyaga residents against joining political parties he alleges President William Ruto has formed to fragment the Mt Kenya vote. Speaking in Kirinyaga County on Sunday, Gachagua urged residents to remain loyal to DCP, warning them not to fall into what …
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 »Jumwa Hits Back at Duale Over Claims She Struggled With Cabinet Papers
Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has responded sharply to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale after he questioned her ability to read and understand Cabinet documents during their time in government. Jumwa accused Duale of hypocrisy, saying his remarks were politically motivated and intended to undermine her. She maintained that she …
Read More »Gachagua Accuses Ruto, Kindiki of Splitting Mt Kenya
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has ramped up his criticism of President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing both leaders of trying to split the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at a rally in Nakuru on Saturday, Gachagua rejected what …
Read More »Kindiki Claims Gachagua Ignored Advice That Could Have Saved His Job
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has alleged that his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, disregarded advice that could have helped him keep his position within the Kenya Kwanza administration. Kindiki claimed that while serving as Interior Cabinet Secretary, he had personally counseled Gachagua to maintain a healthy working relationship with President William Ruto, …
Read More »Gachagua to Ruto: Face Me, Leave Uhuru Alone
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to focus on him as his political opponent ahead of the 2027 General Election instead of continuing to criticise retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. Speaking in Naivasha during his tour of Nakuru County, Gachagua argued that Uhuru is retired and will …
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 …
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