Political Disputes Among Kenyan Leaders

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Kiunjuri, Gachagua in war of words over Mt Kenya's soul

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri have engaged in a heated exchange over the future of the Mt Kenya region, with Gachagua accusing Kiunjuri of colluding with President William Ruto to harm the community.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri have engaged in a heated exchange over the future of the Mt Kenya region, with Gachagua accusing Kiunjuri of colluding with President William Ruto to harm the community.

Gachagua labeled Kiunjuri and others as traitors, claiming they orchestrated business looting and arrests.
Kiunjuri countered that Gachagua's accusations were defamatory and called for accountability, describing him as reckless.
Kiunjuri condemned Gachagua's call to boycott artists and criticized him for lacking a real agenda for the region.

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Malala accuses Raila of betrayal

Cleophas Malala, Deputy Party Leader of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has accused Raila Odinga, leader of ODM, of betraying the party by aligning with the government, resulting in a lack of oversight for citizens.

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Cleophas Malala, Deputy Party Leader of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has accused Raila Odinga, leader of ODM, of betraying the party by aligning with the government, resulting in a lack of oversight for citizens.

Malala claims a dangerous leadership vacuum exists due to a “political merger” between President William Ruto and Odinga.
The DCP deputy leader referenced the collapse of checks and balances established by the 2010 Constitution.
He criticized the memorandum of understanding between ODM and UDA as void, asserting that Kenyans will resist until constitutional order is restored.

Tuesday 12:55 PMStandard Politics

Malala accuses Raila of betrayal, warns of leadership void in government

Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has accused Raila Odinga of betraying the party by aligning with the government, which he claims has resulted in a leadership void in Kenya.

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Cleophas Malala, the Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has accused Raila Odinga of betraying the party by aligning with the government, which he claims has resulted in a leadership void in Kenya.

Malala warns of a dangerous leadership vacuum due to a "political merger" between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga.
Malala asserts that the opposition is complicit in the government's failures.
He calls the memorandum of understanding between ODM and UDA “void” and warned that Kenyans will resist until constitutional order is restored.

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Political Disputes Among Kenyan Leaders

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Kiunjuri, Gachagua in war of words over Mt Kenya's soul

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Malala accuses Raila of betrayal

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Malala accuses Raila of betrayal, warns of leadership void in government

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