58 h. ago Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement

The Media Council of Kenya is outraged by what it describes as a reckless and dangerous verbal attack by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Citizen TV journalist Stephen Letoo, stating that the former Deputy President is threatening media freedom with his remarks and putting journalists in harm’s way. The Council said Gachagua’s remarks on December 3, 2025, where he publicly named Letoo and branded him “the worst journalist,” accusing him of bias and demanding that Royal Media Services fire him, crossed the line into intimidation of the press. According to the regulator, direct attacks by high-ranking political figures endanger The post Media Council: Gachagua’s Attack on Stephen Letoo Amounts to Incitement appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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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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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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5 d. ago US couple relocates to Kenya, finds dream school their son was missing: "Our best decision ever"

US couple relocates to Kenya, finds dream school their son was missing: "Our best decision ever"  MSN

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5 d. ago Gachagua Accuses Police of Aiding Political violence, Demands IG Kanja Acts on Rising incidents

NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 1 – Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua has protested to Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja, accusing the National Police Service of enabling political violence and demanding an immediate end to what he terms state-sponsored goonism. Gachagua referenced President William Ruto’s latest directive ordering a crackdown on political hooligans following violent […] The post Gachagua Accuses Police of Aiding Political violence, Demands IG Kanja Acts on Rising incidents appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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6 d. ago Gachagua Downplays Mbeere North Loss, Eyes Nairobi as DCP’s Political Stronghold

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is turning his focus to Nairobi, aiming to make the city the stronghold for his party’s growth after criticism over the recent by-election results. Speaking during a Thanksgiving event in Kariobangi North on Sunday, November 30, 2025, Gachagua said the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) had made significant gains in the capital. He revealed details of a strategic political agreement between DCP and Wiper Party ahead of the 2027 elections. “Mimi niseme watu ya Kariobangi asanteni sana. DCP is the party for Nairobi. Na hii ndio chanzo ya siasa yetu hapa Nairobi. Na sisi The post Gachagua Downplays Mbeere North Loss, Eyes Nairobi as DCP’s Political Stronghold appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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6 d. ago Gachagua Accuses Ruto, Sakaja of Orchestrating Kariobangi Church Chaos

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja of being behind the violent confrontation that erupted at PCEA Kariobangi on Sunday, claiming they deployed hired groups to disrupt the church service he was attending. The service descended into chaos after rival factions clashed […] The post Gachagua Accuses Ruto, Sakaja of Orchestrating Kariobangi Church Chaos appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago Police Fire Teargas as Rival Factions Clash Outside Kariobangi Church During Gachagua Visit

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 30 – Chaos erupted outside the PCEA Church in Kariobangi on Sunday as rival factions clashed while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended morning service. According to witnesses, the scuffle quickly escalated, prompting police officers to fire in the air and lob tear gas to disperse the crowd and restore order. The […] The post Police Fire Teargas as Rival Factions Clash Outside Kariobangi Church During Gachagua Visit appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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8 d. ago Gachagua Hails DCP’s ‘Credible Second’ in Magarini, Announces Coast Expansion Drive

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 28 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised DCP candidate Stanley Karissa Kenga for what he described as an impressive performance in the Magarini by-election, framing the result as a breakthrough moment for the fledgling party in the Coast region. In a statement Gachagua said Kenga’s results outcome though falling short […] The post Gachagua Hails DCP’s ‘Credible Second’ in Magarini, Announces Coast Expansion Drive appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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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 Teargas, Chaos Rock Gachagua final submission Rally in Narok as Police Disperse Crowd

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 24-A campaign rally led by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua descended into chaos after police fired teargas moments before his candidate Douglas Makonde took the stage in Narok town. Video footage shared by Gachagua captured teargas canisters exploding inside the crowd, triggering panic as residents scattered, screaming and […] The post Teargas, Chaos Rock Gachagua final submission Rally in Narok as Police Disperse Crowd appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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1 week ago Kindiki Vows Firm Action to Block Violence in Mbeere North By

NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 24-The government has heightened security ahead of Thursday’s Mbeere North by-election to prevent any attempts to disrupt the polls, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said. In a thinly veiled swipe at his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, the DP warned that anyone attempting to instigate violence in the constituency would face the full force […] The post Kindiki Vows Firm Action to Block Violence in Mbeere North By-Election appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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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 Kenya Moja MPs rip into Ruto’s State of the Nation speech, say ODM will exit broad

Kenya Moja MPs rip into Ruto’s State of the Nation speech, say ODM will exit broad-based Gov’t in March  Citizen Digital

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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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