Gachagua Tells Off Malala Amid Leadership Wrangles in DCP
Gachagua openly differed with Malala during a church service on Sunday, September 7...
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Disagreements within Kenya's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) intensified as party leader Rigathi Gachagua publicly addressed deputy Cleophas Malala's criticism regarding the appointment of Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi as Spokesperson and Head of Secretariat for the United Opposition.
- Gachagua, speaking on Sunday, September 7, in Kipipiri, Nyandarua County, defended Kituyi's appointment, emphasizing the need for experienced leadership alongside youth.
- Malala had argued for a younger, more dynamic spokesperson, highlighting his disapproval by being absent from a key coalition meeting and proposing DCP field its own candidate in the Mbeere North by-election instead of a unified opposition candidate.
- The DCP candidate for Mbeere North, Duncan Mbui, has since left DCP to run as an independent candidate, claiming the party was influenced by other coalition members not to field a candidate.
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Gachagua Addresses DCP Leadership Disputes and Affirms Opposition Unity - September 2025
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua has addressed internal party matters. He publicly responded to his deputy Cleophas Malala's criticism regarding the appointment of Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi as Spokesperson for the United Opposition. Gachagua also spoke after protests erupted in Meru over leadership changes, assuring members of transparency in candidate selection. Separately, speaking at PCEA Miharati Parish in Nyandarua County, the former Deputy President affirmed the Kenyan Opposition's continued unity in its bid to remove President William Ruto from office. Gachagua stressed the coalition's cohesion and their plan to present a single presidential candidate.
