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

Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming Rigathi Gachagua ‘worst vice president’ in Kenya’s history  Africa Check

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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 Gachagua urges Mbeere North voters to turn out, vows to “protect every vote”

Gachagua said a victory for Newton Kariuki, the DCP candidate, would be a clear signal of respect for the Mt Kenya region from President William Ruto.

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2 w. ago Gachagua’s dawn walks, Kindiki’s roadside rallies excites fierce Mbeere North contest

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 20 – Government and opposition teams campaigning in Mbeere North have continued to use unorthodox means to reach voters ahead of the November 27 by-election. DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua has been surprising residents with his early morning walks, which have provided a rare opportunity for meet-and-greet sessions, often ending with conversations over […] The post Gachagua’s dawn walks, Kindiki’s roadside rallies excites fierce Mbeere North contest appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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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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