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August 3, 2026
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Rigathi stand on defection, one party stirs debate

Rigathi stand on defection, one party stirs debate

His aggressive stand is expected to widen differences between him and other party leaders...

✨ Key Highlights

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has extended his political conclave and issued a stern warning to those considering defection, emphasizing the urgency of aligning with his party ahead of the 2027 polls.

  • Gachagua stated he would sacrifice his presidential ambitions if it meant removing President William Ruto from power.
  • The DCP aims to "sweep all seats in Mt Kenya," targeting 20 governors, 20 senators, 140 Members of Parliament, and 24 Woman Representatives, with an estimated campaign war chest of Sh4 billion.
  • His aggressive stance and calls for unity against President Ruto have drawn criticism from other political figures like Mary Maingi and Martha Karua.

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