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Atwoli warns Sifuna against aligning with Gachagua in 2027 elections

Published on October 22, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 53 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

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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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Ndindi Nyoro warns DCP against tarnishing his name, urges oppositionโ€™s unity against Ruto

Published on October 22, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 15 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

The Peopleโ€™s Party of Kenya leader and Kiharu lawmaker Ndindi Nyoro has accused the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) of orchestrating a campaign to tarnish his name, urging former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders to unite behind a common candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Speaking […]

The Peopleโ€™s Party of Kenya leader and Kiharu lawmaker Ndindi Nyoro has accused the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) of orchestrating a campaign to tarnish his name, urging former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders to unite behind a common candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Speaking […]

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Gachagua assures aspirants of free and fair DCP nominations

Published on October 22, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 19 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured aspirants seeking the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket in the 2027 General Election that the party will conduct free and fair nominations through its independent National Elections Board. Gachagua gave the assurance after hosting Kambiti Ward Member of the County Assembly Laban Chomba at his Wamunyoro […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has assured aspirants seeking the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket in the 2027 General Election that the party will conduct free and fair nominations through its independent National Elections Board. Gachagua gave the assurance after hosting Kambiti Ward Member of the County Assembly Laban Chomba at his Wamunyoro […]

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Gakuya: I will contest Nairobi governor race as independent candidate if denied DCP ticket

Published on October 22, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 17 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

Embakasi North Member of Parliament (MP) James Gakuya has vowed to contest the 2027 Nairobi governor race as an independent candidate if he fails to secure the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, setting the stage for a potential clash over opposition nominations and coalition negotiations. This leaves the DCP chief, Rigathi Gachagua, on […]

Embakasi North Member of Parliament (MP) James Gakuya has vowed to contest the 2027 Nairobi governor race as an independent candidate if he fails to secure the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, setting the stage for a potential clash over opposition nominations and coalition negotiations. This leaves the DCP chief, Rigathi Gachagua, on […]

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DCPโ€™s โ€˜Wajungleโ€™ warns opposition against betraying Kenyans in bid to oust Ruto

Published on October 22, 2026

Source: People DailyBy People Daily Digital Reporter👁 28 views

William RutoUDADCP

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Kiambu coordinator Patrick Wainaina, popularly known as Wajungle, has warned opposition leaders against putting personal ambitions ahead of efforts to unite behind a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Wainaina said Kenyans were waiting for opposition leaders to reach a consensus on […]

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Kiambu coordinator Patrick Wainaina, popularly known as Wajungle, has warned opposition leaders against putting personal ambitions ahead of efforts to unite behind a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Wainaina said Kenyans were waiting for opposition leaders to reach a consensus on […]

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Babu Owino reacts to reports of dropping out of Nairobi governor race after talks with Gachagua

Published on October 22, 2026

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Rigathi GachaguaBabu OwinoDCP

Babu Owino denies fake posters claiming Rigathi Gachagua urged him to quit the Nairobi governor race for a Senate seat, reaffirming his 2027 bid against Sakaja.

Babu Owino denies fake posters claiming Rigathi Gachagua urged him to quit the Nairobi governor race for a Senate seat, reaffirming his 2027 bid against Sakaja.

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MP Kaluma mocks Gachagua, Sifuna over 2027 running mate speculation

Published on October 22, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 22 views

Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaDCPWiper

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has sparked political debate after sharing a sarcastic exchange imagining former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua advising Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to become Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyokaโ€™s running mate in the 2027 General Election. In a post on X on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Kaluma portrayed Gachagua as telling Sifuna […]

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has sparked political debate after sharing a sarcastic exchange imagining former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua advising Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to become Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyokaโ€™s running mate in the 2027 General Election. In a post on X on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Kaluma portrayed Gachagua as telling Sifuna […]

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Kenya opposition 2027: Why Gachagua, Sifuna face crucial test over joint presidential ticket

Published on October 22, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 20 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaUDADCP

Kenyaโ€™s opposition negotiations have moved beyond calls for unity to the question of how rival political camps will select a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the August 2027 General Election. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguaโ€™s October 20, 2026, meeting with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi […]

Kenyaโ€™s opposition negotiations have moved beyond calls for unity to the question of how rival political camps will select a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the August 2027 General Election. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguaโ€™s October 20, 2026, meeting with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi […]

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