Kindiki challenges Mt Kenya leaders to rethink Gachagua alliance

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called upon Peter Munya (PNU), Justin Muturi (DP), and Lenny Kivuti (MBUS Party) to reassess their political association with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking while on a development tour of Tharaka Nithi County, Kindiki asser..
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is challenging leaders from the Mt Kenya region, specifically Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti, to abandon their political association with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
- Kindiki urged the leaders to rejoin the government and work with President William Ruto's administration, suggesting they have been disrespected by their current allies.
- Key figures involved include Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and leaders Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti.
- The appeal comes amidst political realignments in Mt Kenya, with the three leaders having recently accused Gachagua of undermining them and their parties.
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Kindiki challenges Mt Kenya leaders to rethink Gachagua alliance - August 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is challenging leaders from the Mt Kenya region, specifically Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti, to abandon their political association with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged key leaders from the Mt Kenya East region to support Kindiki while accusing Gachagua of divisive politics and undermining regional leaders. Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has stated that without Gachagua, the opposition would be significantly weakened. Separately, Gachagua has embarked on a week-long political tour across Kiambu, Kajiado, Narok, and Nakuru counties to bolster grassroots support for his Democracy for the Citizens Party ahead of the 2027 General Election.


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