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Cleophas Malala: Gachagua and I have agreed that Sifuna will be our 2027 presidential candidate

Published on October 25, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 15 views

Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaDCP

Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has claimed that he and DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua have agreed to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as their presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Malala said the discussions were part of ongoing political consultations aimed at building a political alliance ahead of the next races. He revealed […]

Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has claimed that he and DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua have agreed to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as their presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Malala said the discussions were part of ongoing political consultations aimed at building a political alliance ahead of the next races. He revealed […]

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Cleophas Malala: Edwin Sifuna must court Mt. Kenya votes, Gachagua backing to win 2027 presidency

Published on October 25, 2026

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Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaDCP

Cleophas Malala said Senator Edwin Sifuna must win Mt. Kenya support and secure DP Rigathi Gachaguaโ€™s backing to build a winning coalition for the 2027 presidency.

Cleophas Malala said Senator Edwin Sifuna must win Mt. Kenya support and secure DP Rigathi Gachaguaโ€™s backing to build a winning coalition for the 2027 presidency.

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Kalonzo, Gachagua set for separate rallies in Mt Kenya amid questions over opposition unity

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 16 views

Rigathi GachaguaKalonzo MusyokaDCPWiper

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are set to lead separate political rallies in the Mt Kenya region, as divisions emerge within the United Opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on his social media pages on Saturday, October 24, Kalonzo announced a series of rallies […]

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are set to lead separate political rallies in the Mt Kenya region, as divisions emerge within the United Opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement shared on his social media pages on Saturday, October 24, Kalonzo announced a series of rallies […]

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Gachagua Assures Narok Women Rep Aspirant of Free and Fair DCP Primaries

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT👁 20 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 โ€“ Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has assured Narok County Women Representative aspirant Tayiana Christine Koshal of free and fair party primaries ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election. Gachagua said the party was committed to democratic principles and would provide a fair platform for aspirants seeking its ticket to contestโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 โ€“ Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has assured Narok County Women Representative aspirant Tayiana Christine Koshal of free and fair party primaries ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election.

Gachagua said the party was committed to democratic principles and would provide a fair platform for aspirants seeking its ticket to contest in the next election.

In a statement posted on his X account on Saturday, the former Deputy President said he had received Koshal at the partyโ€™s headquarters, where they discussed her political ambitions ahead of the races.

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Ruto dismisses Gachaguaโ€™s โ€˜cousinsโ€™ slogan as he rallies Ukambani towards his re-election bid

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 61 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

President William Ruto has dismissed ethnic-based political messaging associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, insisting that Kenya must reject tribal divisions as he seeks to consolidate support in Ukambani ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking when he commissioned the Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project in Mbiuni, Machakos County, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, […]

President William Ruto has dismissed ethnic-based political messaging associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, insisting that Kenya must reject tribal divisions as he seeks to consolidate support in Ukambani ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking when he commissioned the Mwala Cluster Water Supply Project in Mbiuni, Machakos County, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, […]

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3 camps, one opposition: How parallel rallies expose cracks ahead of 2027 election showdown

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 24 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

The planned joint Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and Linda Mwananchi rally in Nyahururu this weekend is emerging as a major test of opposition unity, with separate political engagements by key leaders exposing competing strategies ahead of the 2027 General Election. The October 20, 2026 meeting between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nairobi […]

The planned joint Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and Linda Mwananchi rally in Nyahururu this weekend is emerging as a major test of opposition unity, with separate political engagements by key leaders exposing competing strategies ahead of the 2027 General Election. The October 20, 2026 meeting between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Nairobi […]

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MP Kitur dismisses Sifuna-Gachagua alliance as hopeless

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 23 views

Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaDCP

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has dismissed the emerging political alliance between Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing their engagement as inconsequential ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview with a local station on Thursday, October 23, 2026, Kitur argued that the two leaders needed to offer […]

Nandi Hills MP Bernard Kitur has dismissed the emerging political alliance between Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing their engagement as inconsequential ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview with a local station on Thursday, October 23, 2026, Kitur argued that the two leaders needed to offer […]

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Atwoli warns Sifuna against aligning with Gachagua in 2027 elections

Published on October 22, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 64 views

Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaDCP

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s presidential ambitions, arguing that the lawmaker is not yet prepared to lead the country.  Speaking during a funeral service in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, Atwoli cautioned young politicians against pursuing leadership without building the political networks needed to sustain a national campaign. He criticised Sifunaโ€™sโ€ฆ

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s presidential ambitions, arguing that the lawmaker is not yet prepared to lead the country. 

Speaking during a funeral service in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, Atwoli cautioned young politicians against pursuing leadership without building the political networks needed to sustain a national campaign.

He criticised Sifunaโ€™s political engagements, particularly his association with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whom he accused of pursuing business interests through politics.

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Nyoro tells Gachagua to stop attacks against him, focus on ousting Ruto

Published on October 22, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 20 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Peopleโ€™s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has accused the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua of targeting him with propaganda following the launch of his political outfit, instead of uniting behind the common purpose of unseating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at PPK headquarters while addressing party aspirants and delegates from acrossโ€ฆ

Peopleโ€™s Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro has accused the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua of targeting him with propaganda following the launch of his political outfit, instead of uniting behind the common purpose of unseating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

Speaking at PPK headquarters while addressing party aspirants and delegates from across the country, the Kiharu Member of Parliament called on Gachagua to stop the alleged attacks, warning that such disagreements could undermine efforts to build a united opposition ahead of next year's races.

He claimed DCP had established a media team to portray him as a government project, alleging that its members had shifted their attention from challenging Ruto to discrediting him through vernacular radio stations.

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