Munya terms Gachagua a bully as opposition unity row deepens
Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya has escalated a growing political dispute with Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua...
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Peter Munya, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader, has accused Rigathi Gachagua, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader, of being a "bully" whose confrontational style is hindering opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Munya described Gachagua's language as "demeaning" and "unworthy of a leader."
- The dispute arises from Gachagua's challenge for smaller parties to prove their grassroots support before coalition talks.
- Munya rejected calls for parties to dissolve into DCP, emphasizing Kenya's need for a multi-party democracy.
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