Gachagua Delivers Speech by Phone Amid Claims Govt Blocked His Flight to Kakamega
DCP party had organized a thanksgiving ceremony to celebrate the victory of their candidate Aduda Okwiri who won the Kisa East Ward MCA seat...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was reportedly blocked from flying to Kakamega for a thanksgiving ceremony, forcing him to deliver his speech via phone call. Leaders of the Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) claim the government interfered with his flight arrangements.
- Gachagua addressed Kisa East Ward residents by phone call during the December 5, 2025, event.
- According to deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, a chopper company was allegedly threatened, and a second helicopter experienced "technical issues."
- Kiambu County Senator Karungo Wa Thang'wa accused President Ruto of intimidating businessmen to prevent Gachagua's travel.
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