Power struggle in Mt Kenya as Gachagua is accused of 'tyranny'
A fallout in Mt Kenya politics would benefit President Ruto, who has lost significant support in the region...
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Political tensions are escalating in the Mt Kenya region as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces accusations of attempting to dominate the region's politics by urging other parties to dissolve and join his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
- Leaders from Mt Kenya East, including Justin Muturi (DP), Peter Munya (PNU), and Lenny Kivuti (DEP), have criticized Gachagua's remarks, calling them "legally untenable" and "deeply offensive."
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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.
