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Ruto has planted 'moles' to divide opposition, Gachagua claims

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 29 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

The former Deputy President said the opposition would continue working towards fielding a single candidate to challenge Ruto in the 2027 election. Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that the opposition will remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing President William Ruto of attempting to divide the opposition. Speaking during an engagement with clergyโ€ฆ

The former Deputy President said the opposition would continue working towards fielding a single candidate to challenge Ruto in the 2027 election.

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that the opposition will remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing President William Ruto of attempting to divide the opposition.

Speaking during an engagement with clergy in Boston, Massachusetts, Gachagua claimed that attempts were being made to disrupt efforts to build a united opposition front.

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Sifuna Opposition front-runner at 19.6%, Kalonzo 10.3%, Matiangโ€™i 7.2%, Gachagua 6.0% in new Politrack survey

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 21 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaUDADCPWiper

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 1 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the leading Opposition presidential contender with 19.6 per cent support in a new Politrack Africa survey, while President William Ruto leads the overall presidential preference at 45.1 per cent. The survey, released at a press conference in Nairobi on Thursday, asked respondents which presidential candidate they would voteโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 1 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the leading Opposition presidential contender with 19.6 per cent support in a new Politrack Africa survey, while President William Ruto leads the overall presidential preference at 45.1 per cent.

The survey, released at a press conference in Nairobi on Thursday, asked respondents which presidential candidate they would vote for if elections were held today.

Sifuna is followed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at 10.3 per cent, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangโ€™i at 7.2 per cent and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at 6.0 per cent.

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Gachagua promises tax incentives to investors who create jobs

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 31 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

Gachagua says the incentives would aim to attract more investment into Kenya while encouraging existing investors to expand their businesses and create employment opportunities. Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua says his government will introduce tax incentives for investors who demonstrate the capacity to create jobs if he is elected president. Gachagua says the incentives would be aimedโ€ฆ

Gachagua says the incentives would aim to attract more investment into Kenya while encouraging existing investors to expand their businesses and create employment opportunities.

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua says his government will introduce tax incentives for investors who demonstrate the capacity to create jobs if he is elected president.

Gachagua says the incentives would be aimed at attracting more investment into Kenya, while encouraging existing investors to expand their businesses and create employment opportunities.

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Gilgil MP reveals why she opposed Gachaguaโ€™s impeachment

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 34 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

Gilgil Member of Parliament Martha Wangari has broken her silence on why she voted against the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. While speaking during an interview with a local media station on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Wangari said she disagreed with the impeachment because, in her view, the threshold for removing the Deputy […]

Gilgil Member of Parliament Martha Wangari has broken her silence on why she voted against the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. While speaking during an interview with a local media station on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Wangari said she disagreed with the impeachment because, in her view, the threshold for removing the Deputy […]

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Gachagua condemns Samburu livestock killings, vows to meet Maa elders

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy DAVIS AYEGA👁 48 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the reported killing of hundreds of livestock during a security operation in Samburu, promising to meet Maa community elders when he returns to Kenya. Speaking during his ongoing US tour in Texas, Gachagua said he had received calls from residents in Samburu, Narok and Kajiado asking him to speakโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the reported killing of hundreds of livestock during a security operation in Samburu, promising to meet Maa community elders when he returns to Kenya.

Speaking during his ongoing US tour in Texas, Gachagua said he had received calls from residents in Samburu, Narok and Kajiado asking him to speak out over what they described as mistreatment of the Maa community.

โ€œI want to condemn very strongly the killing of cattle in Samburu County,โ€ Gachagua said.

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Gachagua accuses opposition allies of being 'slippery' over unity deal

Published on September 27, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 27 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused some of his opposition colleagues of failing to commit publicly to backing a single presidential candidate ahead of the next General Election.

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused some of his opposition colleagues of failing to commit publicly to backing a single presidential candidate ahead of the next General Election.

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Gachagua reveals how alcohol once made his life stall as he warns against drinking in Mt Kenya

Published on September 26, 2026

Source: K24 DigitalBy Steve Ireri👁 31 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opened up about his drinking days before salvation, revealing that alcohol use

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has opened up about his drinking days before salvation, revealing that alcohol use

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Malala revives Gachagua 'shares' talk, pushes Mt Kenya-Mulembe alliance

Published on September 24, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 29 views

Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaDCP

Cleophas Malala has proposed an opposition power-sharing arrangement involving Edwin Sifuna, Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, ahead of the 2027 election.

Cleophas Malala has proposed an opposition power-sharing arrangement involving Edwin Sifuna, Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, ahead of the 2027 election.

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Kalonzo, Sifuna locked in battle over the 'Ukombozi' party name

Published on September 22, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 34 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

Rigathi Gachagua is being proposed to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta as chair of the rebranded opposition alliance, as a dispute over the Ukombozi name threatens to complicate the coalitions plans.

Rigathi Gachagua is being proposed to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta as chair of the rebranded opposition alliance, as a dispute over the Ukombozi name threatens to complicate the coalitions plans.

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