A group of leaders from the Mt. Kenya region, aligned with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, has expressed strong intentions to withdraw from the broad-based government if discussions to remove Kithure Kindiki from his position as Deputy President continue. On February 13, 2026, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki spearheaded
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Salasya Terms SHA as “Scam” in Sharp Clash With Wamuchomba
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has responded sharply to Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba's recent allegations that politicians are misleading Mt Kenya residents regarding the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a post on his official X account early Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, Salasya labeled the SHA program
Kabando Warns Attacks on Gachagua Risk Weakening Opposition
Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando has strongly criticized the recent public attacks on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from his former allies. He argues that these disputes seem personal and threaten to undermine efforts to challenge President William Ruto.In a comprehensive post on X on January 20, 2026, Kabando
Muthoni Marubu Dares Gachagua to Visit Mpeketoni
Lamu Woman Representative Muthoni Marubu has issued a bold challenge to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, urging him to confront her directly in her county.In a statement posted on her social media platforms on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Marubu, who recently faced backlash in Murang’a for attempting to lead
Wahome Thuku Downplays Gachagua’s Influence in Mt Kenya Politics
Political analyst and lawyer Wahome Thuku has downplayed the perceived influence of Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens' Party, in the Mt Kenya region.On his Facebook page, Wahome stated that little would alter even if Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front, and Fred Matiang’i, deputy leader
Waiguru Rejects Alliance With Gachagua Ahead of 2027 Elections
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared that she will not be aligning with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) in anticipation of the 2027 general elections.Waiguru's stance against collaborating with Gachagua emerges amidst heightened political realignments in the Mt Kenya region, where the
Gachagua’s 10 Demands to Back Kalonzo in 2027 Revealed
Rigathi Gachagua has reportedly issued the following conditions for him to fully support Kalonzo Musyoka’s presidential bid in 2027.1. The Nairobi gubernatorial seat must go to a Kikuyu candidate, preferably James Gakuya, the current Embakasi North MP. All Kambas living in Mlolongo, Pipeline, Umoja, Ruai, and Joska must be mobilised
Kindiki Outshines Gachagua After Mbeere North By-Election Win
Kimani Ngunjiri, the former Bahati Member of Parliament, has stated that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has demonstrated he has more robust political capabilities than his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, following his win of the Mbeere North seat for the United Democratic Alliance.During a video shared on his pages on Friday, November
Wanjala Warns Ruto Against Buying Loyalty in Mt Kenya
Budalang'i MP Raphael Wanjala has warned President William Ruto against attempting to purchase loyalty in the Mt Kenya region.During an interview on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with a local TV station, Wanjala cautioned the government that winning the Mbeere North by-election would not be straightforward, even with the distribution of
Ngunjiri Dismisses Gachagua’s Impact in Mt Kenya
Former Bahati Member of Parliament (MP) Kimani Ngunjiri has denied the impact of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua in the Mt Kenya area, asserting that his political endorsement relies mainly on fellow-feeling votes and ethnic support.Speaking on a local television outlet on Monday, November 10,