Rigathi Gachagua, former Deputy President, plans to grow his party, Democracy for the Citizens (DCP), for Kenyans abroad in 2026.On Saturday, December 20, 2025, he shared plans to visit other continents next year. He aims to meet diaspora communities and set up satellite offices.Gachagua spoke at a gathering with Kenyans
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Biggest Political Betrayals That Shaped Kenya in 2025
Kenya's politics in 2025 flew by. Many Kenyans can't believe it's almost over.Betrayals kept coming despite the rush. They happened less often than before. Still, the big ones hit hard. People talked about them with no break.The year started full of promise. Then early March brought the first shock.On March
Opposition Demands Probe Into Cyrus Jirongo’s Final Meeting
Opposition leaders want National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula to explain his last meeting with Cyrus Jirongo. Rigathi Gachagua leads the group from the Democracy for the Citizens Party. The meeting took place hours before Jirongo's death.After visiting Jirongo's home in Nairobi on December 16, 2025, they talked to the media.
Gachagua Blames Moses Kuria for By-Election Loss
Rigathi Gachagua, the former Deputy President, has accused Moses Kuria, the former Public Service Cabinet Secretary, of being responsible for the opposition's defeat in the November 27, 2025, Mbeere North parliamentary by-election.During an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Gachagua stated that the Chama Cha
I Support Kalonzo, Not Gachagua, Ndegwa Njiru Clarifies
Advocate Ndegwa Njiru has stated that he does not endorse former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua, nor is he affiliated with Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).In a recent podcast interview on Monday, December 9, 2025, Njiru, who serves as Gachagua's legal representative, explained that despite his professional role, his political
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
Gachagua Clarifies Familial Ties With Kalonzo, Denies Political Motives
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has clarified his connection with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, asserting that their relationship is not centered on political ambition, leadership positions, or the presidency. He emphasized that their bond is fundamentally familial, rather than driven by political agendas. Gachagua made these remarks during a
Newton Karish Thanks Mbeere North Residents After Poll Loss
Newton Karish, the Democratic Party (DP) candidate for Mbeere North, has released a message to the local residents following his defeat in the parliamentary election. He conveyed profound appreciation and reiterated his dedication to serving the constituency, after the by-election held on Thursday, November 27, 2025.In a thoughtful statement published
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
Mutahi Ngunyi Warns Kalonzo Against Alliance With Gachagua
Political commentator Mutahi Ngunyi has slammed Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing him of getting into bed with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua despite what Ngunyi sees as obvious political dangers.On Monday, December 1, 2025, Ngunyi expressed doubts about Kalonzo's decision-making, suggesting Gachagua is pushing an ethnic-focused political agenda that