Tag: #Gachagua
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United Opposition Face Police Teargas in the CBD
Police on Monday dispersed a section of opposition leaders and their supporters in Nairobi’s central business district after anti-riot officers lobbed tear gas canisters into a gathering that had briefly paralysed activity in the area. The leaders including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa were leading…
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Kalonzo, Oburu Hold Private Talks in Machakos Amid Azimio Leadership Row
Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday held closed-door talks with Oburu Oginga in Machakos as tensions continue to simmer within the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party. The meeting, described as strategic and consultative, comes at a time when the coalition is grappling with an internal leadership dispute that has exposed divisions among key principals. Although details…
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War of Words Erupts Between Gachagua and Kihika Over Nakuru Police Claims
A sharp political clash has erupted between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika following Gachagua’s allegations of police interference during his recent tour of Nakuru County. In a strongly worded statement addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Gachagua accused the National Police Service (NPS) of abandoning its constitutional duty of…
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Gachagua Piles Pressure on Northern Kenya Leaders, Demands Accountability
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified calls for accountability among Northern Kenya leaders, insisting that the days of incompetence and misappropriation of public funds are over. Speaking on Thursday, Gachagua emphasized that every leader will now be held responsible for their actions. “Our commitment to ensuring accountability and transparency in the management of public…
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Gachagua Threatens Nationwide ‘Raila Protests’ to Stop Ruto
DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has issued a warning that he will mobilise nationwide protests if the government fails to act against individuals he claims are behind repeated disruptions at his public meetings. Speaking during a recent rally, the former Deputy President accused security officers and hired goons of deliberately causing chaos at his gatherings,…
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Ruto Faults Gachagua Over Othaya Church Chaos, Warns Against Politicising Worship
President William Ruto has publicly addressed the violent disruption that occurred during a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, which was attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, blaming political interference for the chaos. Speaking on Sunday, February 1, at the PEFA All Nations Gospel Church in Gikomba, the Head of State condemned disorder and…
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Supreme Court Deals Blow to Gachagua’s 2027 Plans
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s efforts to defend his political future received a setback on Friday, January 30, after the Supreme Court dismissed his bid to halt ongoing impeachment proceedings in the High Court. Gachagua has framed the legal battles as part of a broader fight to clear his name and preserve his eligibility for…
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Jayne Kihara Dumps Gachagua, Joins UDA in Major Political Realignment
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has cut political ties with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, dealing a fresh blow to his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) as internal cracks continue to widen. Kihara has moved to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), becoming the latest prominent figure to walk away from Gachagua’s camp. Her shift underscores…
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United Opposition Voices Concerns Ahead of 2027 Polls After IEBC Meeting
The United Opposition has broken its silence on a high-profile meeting with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at Anniversary Towers today, citing concerns over electoral credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections. The delegation, led by ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alongside Kalonzo Musyoka of the Wiper Patriotic Front, Martha Karua of PLP, Eugene…
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Kalonzo Condemns Attack on Gachagua at Othaya Church, Calls it Assault on Constitution
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly condemned the violent incident that disrupted a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County, where former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies were caught up in a teargas and shooting scare on Sunday. In a statement issued shortly after the incident at Witima ACK Church, #Kalonzo described…