Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is launching a strategic push to consolidate his influence in the Mt Kenya region using his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) following a victory in the Ol Kalou by-election.

• Gachagua declared the DCP the dominant political vehicle in Mt Kenya and urged opposition politicians from other parties to join.
• He outlined a strategy to counter President William Ruto's visits to the region with immediate political responses and grassroots mobilization.
• Gachagua also linked alleged corruption to the scaling down of British Army training operations in Kenya.

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale remains unapologetic for his remarks targeting the Kikuyu community and is now demanding that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also face the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC).

• Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is unrepentant for his controversial statements.
• The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is the body involved.
• Duale made his defense and demands while speaking in Garissa.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused allies of President William Ruto of undermining Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and warned of political divisions in the Mt. Kenya region.

• Gachagua claims a strategy is in place to frustrate Kindiki, similar to his own experience.
• Key players include Rigathi Gachagua, William Ruto, and Kithure Kindiki, with remarks from Junet Mohammed of ODM cited.
• Gachagua urged Mt. Kenya unity, stating fragmentation benefits President Ruto.