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HomeDaily NewsTuesday, August 11, 2026Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy - August 2026
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Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy - August 2026

Democracy for Citizen Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of presiding over lawlessness and anarchy, citing a breakdown in law and order and alleged involvement of goons. Gachagua presented a four-year score card of the Kenya Kwanza administration during a media briefing on August 11, 2026. He also urged Ruto to suspend the Affordable Housing Levy and revise tax bands to alleviate financial pressure on Kenyan workers. Additionally, Gachagua rallies Maasai voters in Narok to unite and vote out President William Ruto and his allies in the 2027 General Election. Meanwhile, President William Ruto has declared the opposition to be in disarray, highlighting it as a contrast to the perceived unity within his government.

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Tuesday 4:54 PMStandard Politics

Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy

Gachagua: Ruto has presided over lawlessness and anarchy

Democracy for Citizen Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of presiding over lawlessness and anarchy, citing a breakdown in law and order and alleged involvement of goons. Gachagua presented a four-year "score card" of the Kenya Kwanza administration during a media briefing.

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Democracy for Citizen Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of presiding over lawlessness and anarchy, citing a breakdown in law and order and alleged involvement of goons. Gachagua presented a four-year "score card" of the Kenya Kwanza administration during a media briefing.

  • Gachagua alleges that figures in the security sector are financing and planning the actions of goons, and covering up killings on behalf of Ruto.
  • Key individuals implicated include police officers Inspector Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang and Police Constable Bett Kiplangat, allegedly aided to flee the country after the killing of Dr. Victoria Mutiso.
  • The DCP leader also cited reports of over 700 cumulative cases of alleged extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances, and accused the government of human rights violations during the 2024 and 2025 Gen Z demonstrations.
Tuesday 10:11 AMStandard PoliticsFirst

Gachagua rallies Maasai voters against Ruto in Narok

Gachagua rallies Maasai voters against Ruto in Narok

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the Maasai and Mount Kenya communities in Narok to unite and vote out President William Ruto and his allies in the 2027 General Election.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged the Maasai and Mount Kenya communities in Narok to unite and vote out President William Ruto and his allies in the 2027 General Election.

  • Gachagua called for this unity during a political tour of Narok East on Monday, exactly one year before the general election.
  • Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua (DCP leader) and President William Ruto.
  • Gachagua also criticized the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and its director, Mohamed Amin, over their handling of high-profile killings.
Tuesday 10:34 AMThe Star (Youtube)

Ruto takes a swipe at opposition, says it is in chaos

President William Ruto has declared the opposition to be in disarray, highlighting it as a contrast to the perceived unity within his government.

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President William Ruto has declared the opposition to be in disarray, highlighting it as a contrast to the perceived unity within his government.

  • The opposition is described as being in chaos.
  • President William Ruto made the statement.
  • The President contrasted the opposition's state with the unity and commitment within his broad-based government.
Tuesday 2:29 PMStandard Politics

Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy

Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged President William Ruto to suspend the Affordable Housing Levy and revise tax bands to alleviate the financial pressure on Kenyan workers.

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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged President William Ruto to suspend the Affordable Housing Levy and revise tax bands to alleviate the financial pressure on Kenyan workers.

  • Gachagua stated that Kenyan workers lose between 45% and 50% of their monthly income to taxes and deductions.
  • The DCP leader specifically called for the suspension of the Affordable Housing Levy and a reduction in PAYE tax bands.
  • Gachagua also claimed that global fuel price effects are exaggerated locally and that a significant portion of higher pump prices benefits President Ruto personally.
Tuesday 4:24 PMStandard Politics

You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells Ruto

You have failed Kenyans, Gachagua tells Ruto

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of failing Kenyans and betraying the trust placed in him, four years into his administration. Gachagua presented a critical "score card" of the Kenya Kwanza government at the DCP headquarters on August 11, 2026.

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Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of failing Kenyans and betraying the trust placed in him, four years into his administration. Gachagua presented a critical "score card" of the Kenya Kwanza government at the DCP headquarters on August 11, 2026.

  • Gachagua stated that President Ruto has betrayed the foundation of the nation built by previous administrations and abandoned his campaign promises, including upholding the rule of law and professionalizing the National Police Service.
  • Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua and President William Ruto.
  • Notable accusations include the government's alleged failure to fight corruption, an increase in goonism and drug abuse, extrajudicial killings, and the suppression of press freedom, exemplified by the attempted abduction of an Associated Editor.
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