Gachagua accuses Ruto of intimidating DCP candidates
Gachagua said his former boss has resorted to intimidating the candidates in a bid to stop them from contesting...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of intimidating and coercing his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidates contesting in upcoming by-elections. Gachagua made these claims during the unveiling of DCP nominees, asserting that a majority of their candidates have faced threats.
- Gachagua specifically named Stanley Karisa Kenga, the DCP candidate for Magarini Constituency in Kilifi County, as a victim of Ruto's alleged intimidation tactics.
- Kenga narrowly lost the 2022 elections on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket; the results were later nullified.
- The accusations follow the withdrawal of Adan Mohamed, the DCP candidate for Banisa, which Gachagua also attributed to Ruto's alleged influence.
- The DCP unveiled seven candidates for various Member of County Assembly seats across the country, showcasing national representation.
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