15 h. ago Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has alleged that the government is plotting to abduct former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua when he returns from the United States. In a Thursday, August 14 statement, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala said Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen had issued public threats to arrest Gachagua. Malala further alleged that the party had received credible intelligence pointing to a more sinister plan. “While our Party Leader was abroad forging a path for democratic renewal, the regime was hatching a dangerous and cold-blooded plot. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and The post Malala Alleges Sinister Assassination Plot Against Rigathi Gachagua appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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64 h. ago How Gachagua is exploiting his US visit to target President Ruto

How Gachagua is exploiting his US visit to target President Ruto  Daily Nation

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3 d. ago CS Murkomen Labels Gachagua a Pathological Liar in National Security Row

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kichumba Murkomen has intensified his criticism of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of peddling falsehoods about national security. Speaking on Monday, August 11, 2025, during the 27th Jukwaa la Usalama forum in Narok County, Murkomen labeled Gachagua a pathological liar. His remarks came in response to claims by the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader that President William Ruto’s administration was collaborating with the al-Shabaab terror group. CS Murkomen challenged Gachagua to present any evidence supporting his allegations to the relevant authorities. “Since he has information, you can still lie to us. You know this The post CS Murkomen Labels Gachagua a Pathological Liar in National Security Row appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Murkomen says State keen to hear from Gachagua on Shabaab links

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 — Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to record a formal statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over his recent allegations linking President William Ruto’s administration to terror groups. Murkomen said the claims — made by Gachagua during an ongoing tour of the […] The post Murkomen says State keen to hear from Gachagua on Shabaab links appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago ‘Riggy G is Beyond Threats’ – Gachagua Tells Kindiki to Act, Not Threaten

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken aim at his successor, Kithure Kindiki, cautioning the deputy president against issuing him threats. Speaking in the USA on Sunday, August 10, 2025, the DCP party leader urged Kindiki to focus on taking action rather than making statements. “I have seen that person called Soprano issuing a lot of threats every day. Oh, mimi ni fire, mimi ni noma. I want to tell him to take time and read Wole Soyinka. In one of his greatest works, he says a tiger does not declare its tigritude, it pounces. So if you are what The post ‘Riggy G is Beyond Threats’ – Gachagua Tells Kindiki to Act, Not Threaten appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Kindiki to Gachagua: Share Terror Information or Be Held Accountable

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 9 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, demanding that he hand over any information he claims to have on planned terrorist attacks. In remarks aimed at Gachagua, Kindiki said leaders who make such claims must be held to account and compelled to assist investigative agencies.Gachagua, while in […] The post Kindiki to Gachagua: Share Terror Information or Be Held Accountable appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Ignore fake newspaper front page claiming there is ‘peace, stability’ in Kenya while ex

Ignore fake newspaper front page claiming there is ‘peace, stability’ in Kenya while ex-deputy president Gachagua is in the US  Africa Check

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8 d. ago Kenya’s Standard newspaper didn’t accuse former deputy president Gachagua of having extramarital affairs – ignore fake front pages

Kenya’s Standard newspaper didn’t accuse former deputy president Gachagua of having extramarital affairs – ignore fake front pages  Africa Check

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8 d. ago “I’m Kenya’s Darling” – Gachagua Praises His Rising Popularity in America

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has flatly repudiated claims of tribalism, decribing them as a desperate political move meant to divert his rising popularity countrywide. Speaking in Kansas City, USA, Gachagua blamed President William Ruto and his allies for spinning the narrative as a plot to label him as a tribalist in a failed attempt to undermine his popularity among ordinary Kenyans. He insisted that the tribalist label is not a general public view but a move motivated by government-dictated opinion. “William Ruto has nothing against me and the only remaining strategy is to label me a tribalist to try The post “I’m Kenya’s Darling” – Gachagua Praises His Rising Popularity in America appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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9 d. ago CS Ruku Dismisses Rigging Claims, Says Development Will Secure Ruto Second Term

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 – Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that President William Ruto plans to rig the 2027 General Election, describing the allegations as baseless and politically driven. Speaking during a government outreach event in Chakaleri, Mwatate, Ruku urged politicians to stop peddling what he termed as falsehoods and instead […] The post CS Ruku Dismisses Rigging Claims, Says Development Will Secure Ruto Second Term appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Doctored image falsely claims former Kenyan deputy president Gachagua met US tech mogul Elon Musk for political deal

Doctored image falsely claims former Kenyan deputy president Gachagua met US tech mogul Elon Musk for political deal  Africa Check

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1 week ago Ignore fabricated newspaper front page claiming former Kenyan deputy president Gachagua was cursed by Kikuyu elders

Ignore fabricated newspaper front page claiming former Kenyan deputy president Gachagua was cursed by Kikuyu elders  Africa Check

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1 week ago Gachagua Urges Diaspora Women to Run in 2027: “Don’t Wait for Appointments”

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyan women in the diaspora to to enter politics confidently ahead of the 2027 General Election. He invited them to stop waiting to be appointed and instead run for elective positions in a bid to help reform Kenya’s stricken political landscape. Speaking on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at a diaspora convention in Richardson, Dallas, Texas, Gachagua said the country is suffering from a crisis of leadership triggered by economic stagnation, corruption, and police brutality. He observed that Kenya requires fresh voices, especially women, to steer a new course. “For the women, as The post Gachagua Urges Diaspora Women to Run in 2027: “Don’t Wait for Appointments” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago “Go Dance With Your Wife!” – Gachagua Fires Back at Tribalism Claims Over Kikuyu Event in U.S

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has brushed aside criticism for attending the Ngemi Cia Ruraya cultural event in Seattle, Washington. Gachagua, accompanied by his wife Pastor Dorcas Rigathi and PLP leader Martha Karua, defended the event as a special cultural and community celebration. He addressed the backlash on Sunday, July 20, 2025, saying there was nothing wrong in taking part in a cultural exhibition of pride with members of the Kikuyu diaspora. Critics and govenment insiders had accused him of promoting tribalism during his U.S. visit, but he firmly dismissed those claims, urging Kenyans to see the value in preserving their roots, especially while living abroad. In a bold The post “Go Dance With Your Wife!” – Gachagua Fires Back at Tribalism Claims Over Kikuyu Event in U.S appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago Court Rejects Bid to Detain Gachagua’s Allies Over Terrorism Charges

Allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wanjiku Thiga and Peter Kinyanjui, popularly known as Kawanjiru, have been released on bail. The Kahawa court on Wednesday offered each of the DCP Youth officials bond terms of Ksh200,000 with a surety of the same amount. Alternatively, they could secure their freedom by paying a cash bail of Ksh50,000 and providing one contact person. Magistrate Gideon Kiage ruled that there was no sufficient or reasonable cause to detain the two for further time, along with other protesters who were also arraigned. The Magistrate observed that even though Wanjiku Thiga and Peter Kinyanjui The post Court Rejects Bid to Detain Gachagua’s Allies Over Terrorism Charges appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 w. ago ‘He took tribalism to the US’: Duale on Gachagua Diaspora meetings

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 17 – Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has faulted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his ongoing tour of the United States, accusing him of exporting tribal politics abroad amid rising domestic scrutiny. Duale said Gachagua, now the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), is promoting divisive ethnic rhetoric […] The post ‘He took tribalism to the US’: Duale on Gachagua Diaspora meetings appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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last month ‘Not even one ndururu!’ Ruto advisor trashes Gachagua’s U.S. visit

NAIROBI, Kenya July 16 – A top advisor to President William Ruto has mocked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ongoing tour of the United States, dismissing it as a waste of time and resources with no political value. Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs and longtime ally of Raila Odinga, Makau Mutua, in a tweet on […] The post ‘Not even one ndururu!’ Ruto advisor trashes Gachagua’s U.S. visit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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last month ODM leaders meet Russia’s ruling party in push for global political ties

NAIROBI, Kenya July 16 – The Orange Democrarttic Movement (ODM) Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi on Tuesday led a delegation of Kenyan lawmakers to a high-level meeting with Russia’s ruling United Russia Party (URP) in Moscow. The meeting, held at URP headquarters, was part of a broader effort to strengthen international cooperation between political parties […] The post ODM leaders meet Russia’s ruling party in push for global political ties appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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