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Nicknames and insults will not take you anywhere, Kindiki tells opposition

Published on October 28, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy Oki Bin Oki👁 7 views

William RutoUDA

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged the opposition to spend more time developing sellable agenda instead of competing with each other on who can come up with nicknames and insults for him and President William Ruto. Prof. Kindiki said the opposition lacks the ability to weave anything meaningful for Kenyans hence the reason they are focused much on what nameโ€ฆ

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged the opposition to spend more time developing sellable agenda instead of competing with each other on who can come up with nicknames and insults for him and President William Ruto.

Prof. Kindiki said the opposition lacks the ability to weave anything meaningful for Kenyans hence the reason they are focused much on what name they can assign the DP and the Head of State.

โ€œYou see an adult speaking as if they have achieved something great by calling the President and the Deputy President names. When you are an adult, you talk about serious matters that improve the lives of the people. You talk about building markets, roads and electricity,โ€ DP stated.

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Gachagua: Why opposition should unveil 2027 presidential candidate 5 months to election

Published on October 28, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 5 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaUDADCPWiper

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has opined that opposition leaders should agree on a joint presidential candidate privately and delay the public announcement until five months before the 2027 General Election, citing what he termed as President William Ruto's habit of harassing his political opponents. Gachagua says announcing the candidate too early would expose them toโ€ฆ

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has opined that opposition leaders should agree on a joint presidential candidate privately and delay the public announcement until five months before the 2027 General Election, citing what he termed as President William Ruto's habit of harassing his political opponents.

Gachagua says announcing the candidate too early would expose them to intimidation by State agencies, potentially disrupting their campaigns before the election.

The former Deputy President accused Ruto of targeting opposition figures he considers potential political threats, citing Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Linda Mwananchi presidential candidate Edwin Sifuna and himself.

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Gachagua plans pro-Uhuru rallies to counter Rutoโ€™s attacks

Published on October 28, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 9 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to defend former President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks by President William Ruto, saying he will begin speaking up for his fellow Kikuyu from Thursday. On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Gachagua said Uhuru had faced repeated criticism while he was away in the United States for […]

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to defend former President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks by President William Ruto, saying he will begin speaking up for his fellow Kikuyu from Thursday. On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Gachagua said Uhuru had faced repeated criticism while he was away in the United States for […]

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Gachagua: We cannot allow Ruto to harass our candidate

Published on October 28, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 7 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition principals to restrain their supporters and cease giving conditions in the quest to pick a single candidate to unseat President William Ruto.

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition principals to restrain their supporters and cease giving conditions in the quest to pick a single candidate to unseat President William Ruto.

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Gachagua: We cannot allow Ruto to harass our candidate

Published on October 28, 2026

Source: The Standard News FeedsBy Standard Digital👁 7 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition principals to restrain their supporters and cease giving conditions in the quest to pick a single candidate to unseat President William Ruto.

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition principals to restrain their supporters and cease giving conditions in the quest to pick a single candidate to unseat President William Ruto.

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Gachagua: Nairobi is a one-term zone

Published on October 28, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 6 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared Nairobi a โ€œone-termโ€ political zone for leaders associated with President William Ruto, claiming that the presidentโ€™s allies will struggle to win elective seats in the capital in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a television interview on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Gachagua argued that the political support Ruto […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared Nairobi a โ€œone-termโ€ political zone for leaders associated with President William Ruto, claiming that the presidentโ€™s allies will struggle to win elective seats in the capital in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a television interview on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Gachagua argued that the political support Ruto […]

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Gachagua explains why opposition is delaying choice of 2027 presidential candidate

Published on October 28, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 6 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has explained why opposition leaders have yet to agree on a joint presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying the coalition must first build consensus and create momentum for its eventual flagbearer. Speaking during a television interview on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Gachagua said […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has explained why opposition leaders have yet to agree on a joint presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying the coalition must first build consensus and create momentum for its eventual flagbearer. Speaking during a television interview on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Gachagua said […]

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Gachagua: The country is at a 2002 momentย 

Published on October 28, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 5 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that Kenya is experiencing a political moment similar to the one that preceded the 2002 General Election, arguing that the growing public mood against President William Ruto could push opposition leaders towards a single presidential candidate. In an interview on a local TV station on Wednesday, October 28, […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that Kenya is experiencing a political moment similar to the one that preceded the 2002 General Election, arguing that the growing public mood against President William Ruto could push opposition leaders towards a single presidential candidate. In an interview on a local TV station on Wednesday, October 28, […]

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Bayern Munich vs Ajax match: What Kenya stands to gain

Published on October 28, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 7 views

William RutoUDA

President William Rutoโ€™s announcement that Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam will open Talanta Stadium in Nairobi on January 5, 2027, presents Kenya with an opportunity to attract international attention, promote sports tourism and test its readiness to host major football events. The 60,000-seat stadium, also known as Raila Odinga International Stadium, is expected to play […]

President William Rutoโ€™s announcement that Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam will open Talanta Stadium in Nairobi on January 5, 2027, presents Kenya with an opportunity to attract international attention, promote sports tourism and test its readiness to host major football events. The 60,000-seat stadium, also known as Raila Odinga International Stadium, is expected to play […]

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