3 d. ago Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming Rigathi Gachagua ‘worst vice president’ in Kenya’s history

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3 d. ago “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is open to collaborating with like-minded politicians seeking a new political home. Speaking at the party headquarters in Nairobi while welcoming elected members from the recent by-elections, Gachagua extended an invitation to leaders who may be affected by the anticipated split within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He said these leaders are welcome to join DCP and other parties under the United Opposition umbrella. Gachagua accused President William Ruto of attempting to seize control of ODM following the death of its founder, Raila Odinga, a The post “Ruto Told Me He Would Finish ODM,” Gachagua Claims While Courting Sifuna and Babu Owino to DCP appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 d. ago Malala Taunts Ruto, “Gachagua Is More Powerful After Your Failed Impeachment Strategy”

Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Leader Cleophas Malala taunted President William Ruto, accusing him of attempting and failing to end former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political career. Addressing supporters in Kariobangi North on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Malala dismissed claims that Gachagua would be “finished and done with” after his controversial impeachment removed him from office. “When President Ruto decided to oust Gachagua, the very man who helped him rise to the presidency, he claimed Gachagua would be completely finished,” Malala said, poking fun at the President’s earlier political projections. Malala argued that Ruto’s strategy has backfired, saying Gachagua has instead The post Malala Taunts Ruto, “Gachagua Is More Powerful After Your Failed Impeachment Strategy” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 d. ago Police Probe Violent Clash at Kariobangi Church as Gachagua, NPS Issue Conflicting Accounts

The National Police Service (NPS) has launched a comprehensive investigation into a violent confrontation that broke out during a Sunday service at the Kariobangi North PCEA Church, leaving six people injured and sparking political tensions. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who attended the service, accused police officers of launching an attack on the congregation to punish the people of Kariobangi North for rejecting a UDA candidate. He alleged that police and hired “goons” opened fire at the church, seriously injuring two supporters of the Democratic Change Party (DCP). Gachagua further claimed that officers lobbed tear gas inside the church compound, The post Police Probe Violent Clash at Kariobangi Church as Gachagua, NPS Issue Conflicting Accounts appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Gachagua Claims IEBC Using Civilian Officers for Ballot Stuffing in By

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised fresh concerns about the credibility of Thursday’s by-elections, accusing the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of deploying plainclothes police officers to allegedly stuff ballot papers in favor of government-backed candidates. Speaking Wednesday evening, November 26, 2025, at Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka’s (SKM) command center in Nairobi, Gachagua condemned what he described as blatant interference, saying this is the first time in Kenya’s electoral history that plainclothes officers have reportedly been allowed inside polling stations with the intention of facilitating ballot-stuffing. Gachagua claimed the commission had distributed ballot papers to various government agencies, insisting The post Gachagua Claims IEBC Using Civilian Officers for Ballot Stuffing in By-Elections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago “Expect Creative Stories”: Wambugu Mocks Gachagua Ahead of By

Former Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu has given Kenyans a sneak peek into what he thinks will happen after the Thursday, November 27, 2025 by-elections. Taking to his Facebook page on Tuesday, Wambugu insinuated that Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua would likely cry foul over alleged vote theft in numerous battleground areas. “From tomorrow, we should expect Rigathi Gachagua to come up with the most amazing stories of ogres on how votes will be stolen in Mbeere, Malava, Narok and Magarini,” Wambugu posted, hinting that Gachagua might amplify claims of electoral interference. Wambugu added that Gachagua was The post “Expect Creative Stories”: Wambugu Mocks Gachagua Ahead of By-Elections appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago UDA Tells IEBC to Ignore Gachagua’s ‘Political Fiction’ Against Vice Chair Fahima Abdallah

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has rubbished accusations leveled by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat Abdallah, describing them as politically motivated and baseless. Gachagua, through his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), wrote a letter to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon on November 24, 2025, pointing out that Abdallah interfered in the Magarini Constituency by-election scheduled for November 27, 2025. In his letter, Gachagua claimed that Abdallah had acted beyond her mandate through corrupt and covert means to influence the election in favor of a preferred candidate. He alleged The post UDA Tells IEBC to Ignore Gachagua’s ‘Political Fiction’ Against Vice Chair Fahima Abdallah appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago DCP Claims Police and Militia Targeted Gachagua During Narok Campaign

The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has condemned the violence that broke out in Narok town on Monday, November 24, 2025, alleging that senior police commanders sanctioned and coordinated attacks targeting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his supporters. Gachagua had gone to Narok to campaign for DCP’s candidate for Ward Representative, Douglas Masikonde, in the by-election set for November 27. The team, however, received a hostile reception, which the party now alleges was orchestrated to disrupt its activities and intimidate supporters. The party has accused the National Police Service of deploying uniformed officers, plain-clothes operatives and alleged militia The post DCP Claims Police and Militia Targeted Gachagua During Narok Campaign appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago Rigathi Gachagua Claims Ksh600 Million Used to Influence Mbeere North Voters

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has voiced strong concerns over what he terms voter bribery and state interference in Mbeere North ahead of the November 27 by-election. Speaking on Sunday at A.C.K St. Stephen’s Karangare Church in Ishiara, Gachagua accused the government of pouring large sums of money into the campaign of UDA candidate Leonard “Leo” Muriuki, widely known as Leo wa Muthende. Muriuki is competing against Democratic Party (DP) candidate Newton Kariuki, popularly referred to as Newton Karish. Gachagua claimed state actors are using financial inducements to sway voters, insisting that residents should make their decisions freely. He further The post Rigathi Gachagua Claims Ksh600 Million Used to Influence Mbeere North Voters appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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2 w. ago Ruku dismisses ‘stupid’ claims Gachagua visited his grandmother in Mbeere

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 18 — Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed as false claims that DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua visited the homestead of his grandmother during a door-to-door campaign in Mbeere North, terming the allegation propaganda meant to mislead the public. Addressing a rally in Muminji, Embu County, where he was campaigning […] The post Ruku dismisses ‘stupid’ claims Gachagua visited his grandmother in Mbeere appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago ‘Hitmen Were Waiting for Me’: Gachagua Explains Why He Missed Raila Odinga’s State Funeral

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that he skipped the late Raila Odinga’s State funeral and burial because of what he describes as serious security threats targeting his life. Speaking during an interview with iNooro TV on Sunday, Gachagua revealed that he had planned to attend the national funeral service at Nyayo Stadium but backed out after someone warned him about a plot to harm him. He alleged that the threats came from within government, and further claimed that authorities have ignored earlier incidents of violence and intimidation he says were orchestrated against him. “The government had sent some The post ‘Hitmen Were Waiting for Me’: Gachagua Explains Why He Missed Raila Odinga’s State Funeral appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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