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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, August 15, 2026Rigathi Gachagua Defends Uhuru as Convoy Attacked in Nakuru - August 2026
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Rigathi 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 used the occasion to strongly defend former President Uhuru Kenyatta, slamming President Ruto's political attacks. Earlier, Gachagua had dismissed President Ruto's assertion that his coalition must win the 2027 General Election as wishful thinking. 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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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 9:39 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

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.

Key Highlights

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.
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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."