Rift emerges over Kituyi's appointment as opposition Spokesperson
Efforts to build a united opposition coalition have hit turbulence after DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala rejected the appointment of Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi as the coalition’s spokesperson...
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Efforts to unite Kenya's opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election are faltering, as a dispute has erupted over the appointment of Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi as the coalition’s spokesperson.
- Democracy for Citizens (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala rejected the appointment, advocating for younger leadership.
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua defended Kituyi's appointment, stating he is the right person to guide the coalition.
- The disagreement is compounded by competing interests in the upcoming November Malava Constituency by-election.
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