The High Court has denied the Senate's request to dismiss Dr. Daniel Gikonyo’s affidavit, which details former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s illness on October 17, 2024.In his affidavit, sworn on April 28, 2026, Gikonyo states that Gachagua was admitted to Karen Hospital that day at 3 PM, coinciding with his
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Gachagua Sends a Delegation to the UK Ahead of Diaspora Tour
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent a delegation to the United Kingdom in preparation for his upcoming visit to connect with Kenyans in the diaspora, part of his political mobilization for the 2027 General Election.On May 7, 2026, Gachagua announced via his X account that the team, which
Junet: ODM Is Kenya’s Only Truly National Party
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has reiterated that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) serves as the only political party with widespread support across all regions of the country.During the party's youth convention at Jamhuri Showground on Monday, Junet characterized rival political entities as limited and regionally focused, asserting that ODM
Ol Kalou By-Election Set to Test Ruto vs Opposition Power
Peter Mbae, the economic adviser for Democracy for Citizens (DCP), emphasized that the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election represents a pivotal opportunity for Mt. Kenya to assert its political influence over President William Ruto. In a statement shared on his social media on April 13, 2026, Mbae asserted that this mini-poll
Babu Owino Urges United Opposition to Challenge Ruto in 2027
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino emphasized that the opposition must unite to prevent President William Ruto from securing a decisive victory in the upcoming 2027 elections. During an interview on Herman Manyora’s podcast on April 12, 2026, Owino argued that unity is essential for the opposition to mount
Gachagua Seeks Security Ahead of Kikuyu Rally Over Disruption Fears
Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has formally requested enhanced security from Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja ahead of a public rally scheduled for Saturday, April 11, in Kikuyu town. He expressed concerns about potential disruptions that may target this event.The former Deputy President has raised
Orwoba Faults Ruto-Gachagua Clash Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former senator Gloria Orwoba has criticized President William Ruto for escalating tensions with his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, calling the confrontation unnecessary and politically dangerous ahead of the 2027 elections.In an interview on April 9, 2026, Orwoba condemned Ruto's public display of strength in the Mt. Kenya region, arguing it
Olkalou Seat Declared Vacant as By-Election Battle Heats Up
Before the late Olkalou MP David Njuguna Kiaraho is laid to rest, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has declared the seat vacant. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is preparing the area for by-election discussions, initiating the mini-polls. The opposition has begun challenging their rivals, promising a tough contest
Ruto vs Gachagua Battle for Mt Kenya Vote Heats Up Ahead of 2027
The contest for control over Mt. Kenya’s significant voting bloc is heating up, as President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, engage in a critical political showdown ahead of the 2027 General Election.The spotlight is on the estimated 7.4 million voters in the Mt. Kenya region, a figure
Caroli Omondi Predicts 16 Million Votes for Azimio in 2027
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi expressed optimism for the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election, predicting that Azimio la Umoja could gather around 16 million votes.In an interview on April 2, 2026, Omondi pointed to the coalition's potential to mirror the success of the 2002 Rainbow Coalition, which ended