Disagreements within Kenya's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) intensified as party leader Rigathi Gachagua publicly addressed deputy Cleophas Malala's criticism regarding the appointment of Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi as Spokesperson and Head of Secretariat for the United Opposition.

• Gachagua, speaking on Sunday, September 7, in Kipipiri, Nyandarua County, defended Kituyi's appointment, emphasizing the need for experienced leadership alongside youth.
• Malala had argued for a younger, more dynamic spokesperson, highlighting his disapproval by being absent from a key coalition meeting and proposing DCP field its own candidate in the Mbeere North by-election instead of a unified opposition candidate.
• The DCP candidate for Mbeere North, Duncan Mbui, has since left DCP to run as an independent candidate, claiming the party was influenced by other coalition members not to field a candidate.

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua addressed internal party chaos, assuring members of transparency in candidate selection after protests erupted in Meru over leadership changes.

• Gachagua affirmed a commitment to a fair process, stating no preference would be shown for candidates regardless of political status, with opportunities based on merit.
• The chaos stemmed from DCP's decision to replace Meru County Chairperson Timothy Githinji with James Mithika.
• Benjamin Kimathi, a DCP aspirant, expressed concerns about the party's transparency, threatening to quit.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has affirmed the Kenyan Opposition's continued unity in its bid to remove President William Ruto from office. Speaking at PCEA Miharati Parish in Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County, Gachagua stressed the coalition's cohesion for the nation's sake and their plan to present a single presidential candidate.

• Gachagua emphasized the importance of balancing youthful energy with experienced voices within the United Opposition Secretariat, addressing concerns raised by Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala regarding Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi's appointment as chair.
• The Opposition plans to field a single presidential candidate against President Ruto, urging Nyandarua residents to support their chosen flagbearer.
• Gachagua was accompanied by several prominent leaders, including Nyandarua Senator John Methu and Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia, indicating broad political backing for the initiative.