By Japheth Imanene The launch of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) was meant to herald a seismic shift in Kenya’s political landscape. Instead, it devolved into a spectacle of chaos, exposing the party’s flaccid persona and its inability to transcend the very flaws it claims to oppose. From its
By Nixon Olouch As Kenyans brace themselves for yet another election cycle, the political arena is welcoming a new-born political vehicle – Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Quite a mouthful if you ask me! Without mincing words, this is merely the latest iteration of a tired and cynical script that has played
By Eugenia Kindaruma A regular newspaper columnist, Macharia Gaitho recently referred to Kenya’s political “parties” as transient convenience vehicles cobbled up quickly for election purposes and largely lacking in ideology or cogent policies. Gaitho further predicted that the much-touted forthcoming party of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua would be no different. I agree. If you
By Japheth Imanene In a sharp rebuke of ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s legal strategy, the Court of Appeal last week has dismissed attempts to challenge the legitimacy of a judicial bench that overturned a controversial order blocking the swearing-in of his successor, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki. The judgment exposed the fragility of Gachagua’s
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s statement that Kenyans want President William Ruto to serve just one term has stirred up the country’s political scene. The comment came shortly after Ruto told the opposition to come up with a proper plan instead of only shouting that he must go. Gachagua’s words have been seen by many
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has scored an important legal victory after the Court of Appeal ruled that the bench set up to hear his impeachment case was formed illegally. The court declared that the three-judge bench assigned to handle the matter had been wrongly appointed by Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu. According to the
Ngunjiri Wambugu has now openly broken ties with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of trying to establish a one-party dictatorship in the Mount Kenya region. This move marks a return to his roots in the Jubilee Party, under former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and comes at a time when Mount Kenya politics is going
According to activist Morara Kebaso, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua allegedly misappropriated public funds meant for healthcare facilities. Kebaso has drawn attention to troubling financial records suggesting Gachagua diverted Ksh 9.4 million intended for bedsheets at Nyeri County Referral Hospital to his own company, Wamunyoro Investments Limited, where he and his wife serve as sole
By Francis Kimanene As Kenya’s political landscape braces for another election cycle, a new wave of opposition figures has emerged, positioning themselves as champions of the people and crusaders against government failures. Yet, behind the fiery rhetoric and populist promises lies a troubling pattern and a line-up of politicians whose pasts are riddled with contradictions,
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a candid and emotional message to Kenyan workers on Labour Day this Wednesday, as the country marked its 60th celebration of the annual holiday. In a heartfelt post shared through his social media accounts, Gachagua acknowledged the deep frustration and despair being experienced by workers across the country.