Hits and misses of Gachagua's 45-day retreat
As former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s 45-day conclave nears its July 31st deadline, his self-imposed political isolation has yielded a mixed bag...
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As Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's 45-day conclave nears its July 31st deadline, his period of political isolation has shown both successes and shortcomings.
- Gachagua has managed to consolidate regional support within Mt Kenya and initiated discussions with former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
- However, the conclave has not yet resolved the issue of a united opposition flagbearer for the 2027 general elections, with principals unable to agree on a selection formula.
- The outcome of this period is a mixed result, highlighting progress in regional alliances but stalling on a crucial leadership decision for the opposition.
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Gachagua Conclave Nears Deadline Amid Mixed Results - July 2026
As Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's 45-day conclave approaches its July 31st deadline, his self-imposed political isolation has yielded mixed results. The retreat period has shown both successes and shortcomings as he attempts to regroup politically. Meanwhile, the Orange Democratic Movement is pushing for the Deputy President position in pre-election talks with President William Ruto's UDA, specifically fronting Wycliffe Oparanya for the role. Separately, Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined the Democracy for Citizens Party, citing constituents' wishes as the reason for leaving the ruling UDA party and planning to seek re-election on the DCP ticket.
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