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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, August 15, 2026Gachagua Defends Uhuru After Convoy Attack in Nakuru - August 2026
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Gachagua Defends Uhuru After Convoy Attack in Nakuru - August 2026

Chaos erupted when a convoy carrying Rigathi Gachagua, former Deputy President, was attacked with stones and vandalized in Kaptembwo, Nakuru West Sub County. During the incident, Gachagua publicly slammed President William Ruto while defending former President Uhuru Kenyatta. This confrontation follows resurfacing tensions between Ruto and Kenyatta after Kenyatta rejected Ruto's Beyond Vision 2030 Plan. Separately, Gachagua, now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), dismissed President Ruto's assertion that his coalition must win the 2027 General Election, labeling it wishful thinking. The three related stories highlight the deepening political rift between the Ruto administration and former allies.

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Saturday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Gachagua slams Ruto, defends Uhuru as goons attack convoy

Gachagua slams Ruto, defends Uhuru as goons attack convoy

Chaos erupted when a convoy carrying Rigathi Gachagua, former Deputy President, was attacked with stones and vandalized in Kaptembwo, Nakuru West Sub County.

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Chaos erupted when a convoy carrying Rigathi Gachagua, former Deputy President, was attacked with stones and vandalized in Kaptembwo, Nakuru West Sub County.

  • Six vehicles in the convoy were damaged.
  • Rigathi Gachagua publicly criticized President William Ruto and defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
  • The incident occurred on Friday.
Friday 7:05 PMStandard PoliticsFirst

That's just wishful thinking, Gachagua mocks Ruto's 'must-win' 2027 claim

That's just wishful thinking, Gachagua mocks Ruto's 'must-win' 2027 claim

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has dismissed President William Ruto's assertion that his coalition "must win" the 2027 General Election, labeling it "wishful thinking."

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Friday 7:57 PMThe Star (Youtube)

The Star News Brief: Ruto fights back as Uhuru throws open big wallet for ‘27 election

Friday 8:21 PMThe Star (Youtube)

Murkomen urges peaceful politics as 2027 battle gathers pace

Murkomen urges peaceful politics as 2027 battle gathers pace

Murkomen urges peaceful politics as 2027 battle gathers pace

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pledged that the Kenyan government will uphold peace and security as the nation gears up for the upcoming 2027 General Election.

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pledged that the Kenyan government will uphold peace and security as the nation gears up for the upcoming 2027 General Election.

  • The government assures continued peace and security during the electioneering period.
  • Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen is the key figure making the announcement.
  • The focus is on ensuring a peaceful political climate leading up to the 2027 electoral contest.
Friday 9:36 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Ruto intensifies attacks on Uhuru, labels him opposition sponsor

Ruto intensifies attacks on Uhuru, labels him opposition sponsor

Ruto intensifies attacks on Uhuru, labels him opposition sponsor

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President William Ruto has sharply criticized his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of sponsoring the United Opposition.

  • President Ruto vowed to defeat the United Opposition, which he alleges are proxies of Uhuru Kenyatta.
  • The key individuals involved are President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
  • This represents an intensified verbal attack from the current president against his former boss.
Friday 9:39 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Opposition leaders tell Ruto to stop targeting Uhuru

Opposition leaders tell Ruto to stop targeting Uhuru

Opposition leaders tell Ruto to stop targeting Uhuru

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, and Dr. Fred Matiang’i have accused President William Ruto of unfairly targeting retired President Uhuru Kenyatta in his ongoing political disputes.

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Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, and Dr. Fred Matiang’i have accused President William Ruto of unfairly targeting retired President Uhuru Kenyatta in his ongoing political disputes.

  • Opposition leaders are demanding that President Ruto cease involving retired President Uhuru Kenyatta in current political conflicts.
  • Key figures involved include opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, and Dr. Fred Matiang’i, along with President William Ruto and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
  • The opposition alleges that President Ruto is using retired President Kenyatta as a scapegoat for his political challenges.
Saturday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Inside Ruto's failed plan to rope in Uhuru in Vision 2060 plan

Inside Ruto's failed plan to rope in Uhuru in Vision 2060 plan

Tensions have resurfaced between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta following Kenyatta's rejection of Ruto's Beyond Vision 2030 Plan.

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Key Highlights

Tensions have resurfaced between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta following Kenyatta's rejection of Ruto's Beyond Vision 2030 Plan.

  • The rejection is reportedly the catalyst for President Ruto's recent public remarks directed at his predecessor.
  • Key figures involved are President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
  • The conflict centers on the Beyond Vision 2030 Plan, an initiative by the current administration.
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Key Highlights

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has dismissed President William Ruto's assertion that his coalition "must win" the 2027 General Election, labeling it "wishful thinking."

  • Gachagua's remarks followed an alleged attack on his convoy in Nakuru County, which DCP claimed was an assassination attempt.
  • The DCP leader cited the opposition's landslide victory in the recent Ol Kalou by-election as evidence against Ruto's confidence.
  • Gachagua accused Ruto of lying to Kenyans and questioned his authority to demand a win, stating, "He must persuade the people of Kenya that they can trust him."