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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, August 15, 2026Gachagua Defends Uhuru as Convoy Attacked in Nakuru - August 2026
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Gachagua Defends Uhuru as Convoy Attacked 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. Gachagua slammed President Ruto and defended Uhuru during the incident. The violence occurred as Gachagua was conducting a Nakuru tour. Meanwhile, Gachagua has dismissed Ruto's assertion that his coalition must win the 2027 General Election, labeling it wishful thinking. The attack on Gachagua's convoy marks a significant escalation in political violence related to the ongoing opposition funding controversy.

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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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Key Highlights

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 9:37 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

Violence mars Gachagua’s Nakuru tour as opposition funding row escalates

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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."