Gachagua Alleges Govt Tactics Used to Win Malava and Mbeere North By-Elections
Gachagua's sentiments come on the back of a win by UDA candidates in both Malava and Mbeere-North parliamentary elections...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of using "goons and heavily armed police" to manipulate the recent by-election results in Malava and Mbeere North constituencies. He described this alleged interference as a "dangerous pattern" ahead of the 2027 general elections.
- United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidates won both by-elections: David Ndakwa in Malava with 21,564 votes and Leonard Wa Muthende in Mbeere North with 15,802 votes.
- Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), specifically alleged that Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku orchestrated the disruption and attempted manipulation of results at Gitiburi primary polling centre.
- The by-elections, held yesterday, were seen as a contest between the opposition and the government.
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Political Leaders Offer Divergent Reactions to By-Election Outcomes - November 2025
The results of the recent by-elections triggered strong and varied reactions from Kenya's political leadership. President William Ruto stated the heavy losses suffered by the opposition were a clear warning signal from voters. Nandi Senator Kiprotich Arap Cherargei asserted that the results guarantee President Ruto's victory in the 2027 General Elections. In contrast, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused the Ruto administration of using "goons and heavily armed police" to manipulate results in Malava and Mbeere North. Meanwhile, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki congratulated the winners and called for national unity.
