Gachagua's forays into South Rift rattle UDA leaders

Emurua Dikirr MP warns the opposition leader not to set foot in the area...

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Plans by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to tour the South Rift region have sparked political friction, with some United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders in the area issuing strong warnings against his presence.

Emurua Dikirr MP David Keter has explicitly warned Gachagua not to set foot in his constituency, declaring it a UDA party zone.
This comes amidst President William Ruto's own planned tour of the South Rift, including Bomet, Kericho, and Narok counties, before the end of August.
Recent by-election results in Narok County, where the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) performed strongly against UDA candidates, have emboldened Gachagua's resolve to target the region's vote for the 2027 general election.

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