Mt Kenya never had a king, party leaders tell Gachagua over his calls to dissolve
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 following accusations from several party leaders against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for perceived disrespect. They claim his remarks undermine efforts to forge a united front for the 2027 General Election.
- Key figures like former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Justin Muturi, along with Mbus Party leader Lenny Kivuti, are leading the criticism.
- The leaders assert that Mt Kenya region has never had a king and that Gachagua is belittling partner parties.
- The dispute highlights emerging tensions within the opposition bloc ahead of the upcoming election.
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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.
