Cracks Deepen in Opposition as Leaders Accuse Gachagua of Bullying
Gachagua has been facing mounting criticism over his mobilisation strategies as well as his efforts to consolidate the Mt Kenya region under his support base...
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Peter Munya, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader, has branded Rigathi Gachagua a 'bully,' citing his alleged dictatorial leadership tendencies and disrespectful language as detrimental to Opposition unity.
- Munya accused Gachagua of intimidating leaders and treating regions like Meru as 'children'.
- Key figures involved include Peter Munya and Rigathi Gachagua, with criticism also coming from Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi.
- The rift deepens ahead of the 2027 General Election, following recent disputes over party mergers and by-election performance.
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Cracks Deepen in Opposition as Leaders Accuse Gachagua of Bullying - August 2026
Peter Munya, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader, has branded former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua a 'bully,' citing his alleged dictatorial leadership tendencies and disrespectful language as detrimental to Opposition unity. Munya accused Gachagua of using 'bully' tactics that threaten opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. This follows earlier attacks by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who strongly refuted allegations by Gachagua regarding the diversion of eCitizen funds and dismissed claims of Gachagua's supposed influence as a 'Rift Valley Kingpin'. MPs have also voiced grave concerns over a surge in ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning it could jeopardize national unity.
