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President William Ruto has joined leaders across Kenya in mourning Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, who died on Sunday, September 27, 2026. In his condolence message, Ruto described the late Mwalimu Karua as a dedicated teacher who devoted his life to education …

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 …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed the growing Linda Mwananchi movement, describing it as a “passing cloud” and questioning whether it has a clearly defined political agenda. Speaking in Baringo County, Murkomen said he sympathised with some of the movement’s supporters, claiming that many had been convinced that Linda …

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has rejected reports of divisions within the Linda Mwananchi Movement, insisting that its leaders remain united in their efforts to build a political platform capable of forming the next government. Osotsi alleged that the government was attempting to create divisions within the movement but maintained that …

Royal Media Services (RMS) Editorial Director Linus Kaikai has dismissed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attempted to have Citizen TV journalist Trevor Ombija removed from his job following a heated on-air exchange. Kaikai said there was no communication from Gachagua asking RMS to dismiss Ombija. He also disclosed …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says a determined government could make significant progress in fighting corruption within its first year in office, arguing that the effort must start with the President and extend across the entire government. Speaking to business leaders at Silo Modern Farmhouse in Kansas City, Missouri, on …

Citizen TV journalist and Nyakach parliamentary aspirant Trevor Ombija has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sought his dismissal from Royal Media Services (RMS) following a heated television interview. Ombija made the claim on Friday, September 18, while addressing residents in Nyakach as he stepped up his campaign for …

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 …

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 …

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 …