Cash, bullying and betrayal drive exodus from Gachagua's DCP
Gachagua's former allies are now accusing him of bullying them and allegedly converting his party into a money-making machine for the highest bidders...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) is experiencing an exodus, contradicting his claims of sweeping electives in the Mt Kenya region. Recent defections suggest internal issues are driving members away from his camp.
- The article highlights that defections are painting a different story than Gachagua's assurances of electoral dominance.
- The main organization involved is Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
- The reasons for the defections are hinted at by the article's title: "Cash, bullying and betrayal."
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