Rigathi Gachagua Faces Internal Party Conflict Over Unilateral Decision-Making - May 2026

Internal conflict is brewing within Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizen's Party (DCP), stemming from allegations of unilateral decision-making by Gachagua and a perceived politics of exclusion in the Mt Kenya region. Recent changes to National Assembly committees reveal the challenges faced by Kenya's broad-based government in managing coalition interests ahead of the next General Election. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party faces a critical juncture as perceived political missteps by its leadership threaten its unity and future, with a Kisumu rally expected to test party unity. Leaders from the Linda Mwananchi faction of the ODM party have signaled a potential strategic alliance with the United Opposition team ahead of next year's General Election, suggesting ongoing realignment of political forces.