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
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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,
Kalonzo to Lead Akamba and Agikuyu Delegations to Raila’s Opoda Farm
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced that he will be at the helm of both the Ukambani and Mt Kenya delegations heading to Opoda Farm on Thursday, November 6, 2025, to honor the family and pay his respects to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.While addressing attendees
