Kisumu Bunge La Wananchi Accuses Gachagua of Politicising Raila’s Death
Bunge chairman Salim Onyango accused Gachagua of politicising Raila’s death in an attempt to influence the political direction of the Luo community ahead of the 2027 General Election...
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Kisumu County Bunge La Wananchi has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of politicising the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for political gain ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- The Bunge urges politicians to cease using Raila Odinga's death as a campaign tool.
- Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua, Raila Odinga, and members of the Kisumu County Bunge La Wananchi, such as chairman Salim Onyango.
- The accusations stem from Gachagua's repeated remarks about the circumstances of Odinga's passing, which occurred in India in October last year.
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