Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of a new plan to destabilize the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party by encouraging key figures to demand leadership roles or form new parties.

• Gachagua alleged that Ruto instructed Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and Co-operatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya to challenge for ODM leadership or establish their own parties.
• He also defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta, refuting claims linking him to internal ODM battles and urging the party not to attack Kenyatta.
• The allegations come amidst ongoing leadership disputes within ODM and calls for a National Delegates Committee (NDC) to address infighting, especially after some Coast leaders demanded Joho be named ODM party leader.

Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has publicly reaffirmed his loyalty to President William Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, dispelling rumors of defection to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). This declaration comes days after Kahiga hosted Gachagua, leading to speculation about his political alignment amidst ongoing tensions.

• Mutahi Kahiga declared his unwavering support for President William Ruto during a church service on Sunday, January 11, in Othaya constituency, Nyeri.
• He confirmed his membership in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, stating, "I am still a member of UDA, full paid up, and that is a fact."
• The governor's remarks follow his hosting of Rigathi Gachagua at a rally on Friday, January 9, and amid political realignments after Gachagua's impeachment in 2024.
• Kahiga has previously been a prominent critic of Ruto's administration, accusing it of favoring other regions over Mount Kenya, particularly regarding development projects. In October 2025, he resigned from his position as vice chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG) due to controversies surrounding his remarks.

Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has alerted authorities to an alleged plot against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during his Gatundu visit, claiming threatening messages and the mobilization of "goons" aiming to harm Gachagua.

• Senator Thang’wa alleged that Gachagua's team received threatening messages stating "RiggyG will not leave Gatundu alive."
• He accused Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, Gatundu North MP Elijah Kururia, and Muranga Woman Rep Betty Sawa of being behind the alleged threats.
• The alert follows an incident where Gachagua appeared in Kagio, Kirinyaga County, wearing a military-style helmet and bulletproof vest after his convoy encountered teargas.