Inside Rigathi Gachagua's love-hate relationship with Uhuru
As efforts emerge seeking to unite Uhuru and Gachagua one would think that they have always worked at cross purposes, but that is not the case...
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Recent efforts to reconcile former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua suggest a long-standing antagonistic relationship, but the article implies their past interactions were more complex.
- Efforts are underway to unite Uhuru Kenyatta and Rigathi Gachagua.
- The relationship between the two leaders is not simply one of constant conflict.
- A photo shows Uhuru Kenyatta, William Ruto, and Rigathi Gachagua at Kasarani stadium, Nairobi, on September 13, 2022.
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Opposition Figures Unite Against President Ruto Mediated by Olusegun Obasanjo - February 2026
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is reportedly facilitating talks between former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to form a formidable opposition against President William Ruto in the 2027 elections. This comes as Rigathi Gachagua stated he and Uhuru Kenyatta are to blame for making William Ruto popular in Mt Kenya, and he now vows to correct his mistake by mobilizing against Ruto. Gachagua also denied orchestrating an attack on himself at a church in Nyeri County, instead calling it an attempted assassination and accusing President Ruto of authoritarian tendencies. These negotiations represent recent efforts to reconcile Kenyatta and Gachagua despite their past antagonistic relationship. Broadening the coalition, former Chief Justice David Maraga has signaled his intention to unite with other opposition leaders to challenge President Ruto, emphasizing his commitment to fighting corruption.
