DCP Reveals Handshake Between Gachagua And Uhuru
Should the coalition be confirmed, such an alliance could significantly reshape Kenya’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Elections...
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Cleophas Malala, Deputy Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Rigathi Gachagua are working together behind the scenes, with an official announcement expected soon. This alleged collaboration, according to Malala, aims to protect Kenyans from President William Ruto's administration.
- Malala noted the alleged alliance was linked to changes in the Jubilee Party, where former Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni was allegedly asked to reduce criticism of Gachagua.
- Uhuru Kenyatta's office denied claims on January 29 that he was directing Gachagua to organize a meeting of Mt Kenya leaders, calling such allegations "false and misleading."
- Neither Gachagua nor Kenyatta has publicly confirmed a political collaboration.
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