41 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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4 d. ago Jubilee in Talks With DCP Over Possible Political Alliance, Says Former MP

Former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau indicates Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is negotiating with Jubilee over a possible alliance. Speaking on Kameme TV on Monday, August 11, 2025, Kamau, who is a staunch Jubilee Party loyalist, proposed that the two parties merge into one political party, adding that Jubilee is free to enter into an alliance with any political group of their choice. He noted that such political changes are the norm in Kenya, especially when a party leader has completed their term in office and retired. According to Kamau, history shows that another party often rises to take the outgoing party’s place. “Do you remember during Mwai Kibaki’s era, we had The post Jubilee in Talks With DCP Over Possible Political Alliance, Says Former MP appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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4 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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5 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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5 d. ago Gachagua Defends Remarks: “I’m Speaking Truth, Not Insulting Kenya”

Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua came out in his defense after his recent utterances against the leadership of Kenya, reiterating that his statements are fact-based and driven by a desire for good governance. While addressing the Kenyan diaspora at Holy Names University in San Francisco on Sunday, August 10, 2025, Gachagua reiterated that his comments were meant for the leaders and not the nation or its people. “I am not talking ill of my country, just speaking the truth. I am not saying that Kenya is bad; it is a beautiful country, with good people but with poor The post Gachagua Defends Remarks: “I’m Speaking Truth, Not Insulting Kenya” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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5 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 Rigathi Gachagua oo Madaxweynaha Kenya ku eedeeyay inuu la kulmay kooxda Al

Rigathi Gachagua oo Madaxweynaha Kenya ku eedeeyay inuu la kulmay kooxda Al-Shabaab  Hiiraan

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7 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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9 d. ago Rigathi Gachagua pleads with US to deal with Ruto personally, not punish Kenya for his actions: “Help us”

Rigathi Gachagua pleads with US to deal with Ruto personally, not punish Kenya for his actions: “Help us”  MSN

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9 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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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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last month 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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last month ‘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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