Mt Kenya leaders reject Gachagua's bid to dominate region's politics
Leaders of several political parties with support in the Mt Kenya region have criticised Rigathi Gachagua, insisting a single political party cannot lead the region...
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Leaders in the Mt Kenya region have rejected Rigathi Gachagua's apparent bid to dominate the region's politics through his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
- Leaders, including Peter Munya (PNU) and Justin Muturi (Democratic Party), criticized Gachagua for disrespecting other leaders and promoting a single-party approach.
- They emphasized Mt Kenya's tradition of consultation among leaders rather than dominance by one individual or party.
- The leaders accused Gachagua of belittling other political parties by urging them to dissolve and join DCP.
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Mt Kenya Leaders Reject Gachagua's Bid to Dominate Regional Politics - August 2026
Leaders in the Mt Kenya region have rejected Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's apparent bid to dominate the region's politics through his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Political tensions are escalating as Gachagua faces accusations of 'tyranny' for urging other parties to dissolve and join his party. The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party, chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has initiated a significant restructuring and is reaching out to potential new members including those associated with Gachagua, with the aim of uniting opposition parties for the August 10, 2027 election.
