Gachagua dismisses gov't intimidation saying opposition will unveil presidential candidate in 2027 - July 2026

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims of government intimidation, asserting that the opposition will unveil its presidential candidate for 2027 despite ongoing public discourse regarding the political landscape. A heated exchange has erupted between Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with Murkomen branding Gachagua the 'father of violence'. Separately, Speaker Wetang'ula is urging residents of Western Kenya to support President Ruto's re-election bid, highlighting the government's development initiatives as a key reason for this endorsement.