June 18, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya

Rigathi Gachagua

Featured Politics

Unpacking the opportunism of Kenya’s political Scavengers

By Clement Wasike In the unending circus of Kenyan politics, survival hinges on an instinct honed by desperation, not principle. That is why if you look closely most of opposition politicking today is built on the art of scavenging. And leading the pack, with nostrils flared for the faintest whiff of misfortune, grievance, or fleeting

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Politics

Kindiki defends Ruto’s record, blames Covid-19 for economic woes

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa visited Machakos alongside other Kenya Kwanza leaders and asked locals to ignore the politics of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. They described him as a leader who only brings division among Kenyans. Kindiki, who was on a two-day trip in Ukambani, spent time with

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Commentary

The Explainer: Inside Rigathi Gachagua’s plan to make Ruto a one term President

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), linked to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has started a countrywide mobilisation campaign after failing to launch the party as planned. The much-publicized event that was supposed to take place at Kasarani Sports Centre was cancelled, with the party claiming that the venue’s administration suddenly cancelled their booking. This

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News Politics

The Explainer: Why former Deputy President Gachagua’s DCP party launch has been cancelled

The planned launch of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), which was set for Tuesday, June 3, at the Kasarani Stadium, has now been cancelled. According to Irungu Nyakera, the former KICC board chair, the cancellation was due to the party being denied access to the venue they had booked for the event. Nyakera

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Politics

Gachagua dares Ruto as he plots 2027 comeback after impeachment

Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has once again stirred political tension with a statement that has raised eyebrows across the country. While speaking to residents in the Mount Kenya region, Gachagua reportedly said, “We will choose a leader for you to vote for,” as part of his address regarding the 2027 presidential election. His

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Politics

Gachagua blasts Ruto’s apology as fake, demands action for victims and families

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, on Sunday, June 1, used a church service in Lari, Kiambu County, to issue new demands to President William Ruto over the sensitive matter of forced disappearances. Gachagua said that Ruto’s recent apology on the matter was too casual and did not reflect the seriousness of what had happened to

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Featured Politics

Unmasking Rigathi Gachagua’s yawning duplicity

By Jackie Adhyambo In the drama that is Kenyan politics, over the years, few spectacles have been as dazzlingly eventful as the downfall of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ousted in a historic impeachment last October, Gachagua now roams Kenya’s political wilderness, railing against the same government he, not too long ago, shielded with messianic

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Featured Politics

Unmasking Rigathi Gachagua’s yawning duplicity

By Jackie Adhyambo In the drama that is Kenyan politics, over the years, few spectacles have been as dazzlingly eventful as the downfall of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ousted in a historic impeachment last October, Gachagua now roams Kenya’s political wilderness, railing against the same government he, not too long ago, shielded with messianic

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Politics

Malala wins temporary freedom as court blocks police move

According to reports by Kenyans.co.ke, the High Court has moved to protect Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), from being arrested immediately after violence broke out at his homecoming rally in Kakamega. This legal step brings temporary relief to Malala, who had been given just 72 hours by

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