How Matiang'i-Gachagua rift exposes deep opposition divisions
Matiang’i’s meeting with rivals raises eyebrows, leaving DCP insiders concerned about his shifting loyalties...
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Tensions are rising within the Kenyan opposition following former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s meetings with rival political figures, leading to concerns from the DCP (Democratic Change Party), led by Rigathi Gachagua, that his alliances may destabilize opposition unity ahead of 2027.
- The DCP fears Matiang’i’s recent political actions undermine their internal cohesion.
- Njeri Kahiga, the DCP National Youth Coordinator, accused Matiang'i of betraying the opposition by "dining with our party leader’s rivals."
- Matiang'i recently attended worship at the Tent Revival Church in Kajiado County.
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Friction Between Matiang'i and Gachagua Exposes Opposition Divisions - September 2025
Advocate of the High Court Ndegwa Njiru has described former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s return to politics as a state-sponsored "project to divide the opposition." Tensions are rising within the opposition as Matiang'i meets with political rivals of Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic Change Party (DCP). This has sparked concerns from the DCP that his alliances may destabilize opposition unity ahead of the 2027 elections. The growing rift between allies of Matiang'i and Gachagua is seen as exposing deep divisions within Kenya's opposition. There are concerns that this disunity could hurt the opposition's chances against the ruling government in 2027.
