"Mt. has never had a king": Muturi, Munya tells off Gachagua for "disrespecting" them
The unity within the United Opposition appears to have hit a snag after cracks emerge as a section of the leaders now pull from different directions..
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A rift has emerged within the United Opposition as former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Justin Muturi, along with Mbus Party leader Lenny Kivuti, have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of disrespect.
- The leaders allege that Gachagua has been belittling partner parties and undermining efforts to unite the opposition for the 2027 General Election.
- Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti publicly addressed the media on August 4, 2026, in Nairobi to voice their grievances.
- The incident highlights potential disunity within the opposition bloc ahead of upcoming political events.
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Muturi, Munya Accuse Gachagua of Disrespect and Tyranny in Mt Kenya - August 2026
Former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Justin Muturi, along with Mbus Party Leader Lenny Kivuti, have publicly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegedly disrespecting their political parties. They have stated that Mt Kenya never had a king, rejecting Gachagua's calls to dissolve their parties and join his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). Political tensions are escalating in the Mt Kenya region as Gachagua faces accusations of attempting to dominate the region's politics. Within the DCP, a seven-member vetting committee has been formed to address the contentious admission of defectors from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance, stemming from internal disagreements about admitting new members.
