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Gachagua's Tourism Boycott Call Sparks Bipartisan Backlash

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for tourists and investors to boycott Kenya until after the 2027 General Election has sparked a rare bipartisan backlash. Political analysts are interpreting his seemingly conciliatory gesture towards his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, as a sophisticated political maneuver rather than a genuine attempt at reconciliation. However, recent political developments suggest Gachagua's influence may not be waning as predicted after his impeachment, with the Ol Kalou by-election win breathing new life into his political strategy.

United against Gachagua: Uproar greets Ex-DP's tourism boycott call

United against Gachagua: Uproar greets Ex-DP's tourism boycott call

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Unlikely olive branch from Gachagua: Will Kindiki take it?

Unlikely olive branch from Gachagua: Will Kindiki take it?

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Oomph Gachagua got from Ol Kalou win

Oomph Gachagua got from Ol Kalou win

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Second-term governors handpick successors to protect legacy

Second-term governors handpick successors to protect legacy

As the 2027 General Election approaches, several second-term governors in Kenya are actively endorsing their preferred successors to safeguard their political legacies.

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Malala: I'll only talk to Ruto after graft, killings end

Malala: I'll only talk to Ruto after graft, killings end

Cleophas Malala, Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has stated he will only engage with President William Ruto once issues of extrajudicial killings, corruption, and unfulfilled campaign promises are addressed.

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Wetang'ula defends Ruto agenda to spread development to marginalised areas

Wetang'ula defends Ruto agenda to spread development to marginalised areas

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended President William Ruto's development agenda, asserting that the Kenya Kwanza administration is committed to equitable distribution of government projects across the nation.

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Unlikely olive branch from Gachagua: Will Kindiki take it?

Unlikely olive branch from Gachagua: Will Kindiki take it?

A seemingly conciliatory gesture by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua towards his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, is being interpreted by political analysts as a sophisticated political maneuver rather than a genuine attempt at reconciliation.

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Sifuna's Western tour sparks excitement and tension

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Sifuna's Western tour sparks excitement and tension

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is set to embark on a politically charged homecoming tour in Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties on June 25 and June 26, sparking significant excitement and displays of political strength.

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Of William Ruto's tough talk and zero action on goons

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Of William Ruto's tough talk and zero action on goons

Kenyan President William Ruto has repeatedly issued directives to security agencies to crack down on violent groups and criminals, but these orders appear to be going unheeded, raising questions about his control over the forces.

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United against Gachagua: Uproar greets Ex-DP's tourism boycott call

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United against Gachagua: Uproar greets Ex-DP's tourism boycott call

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for tourists and investors to boycott Kenya until after the 2027 General Election has sparked a rare bipartisan backlash.

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Oomph Gachagua got from Ol Kalou win

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Oomph Gachagua got from Ol Kalou win

Recent political developments suggest Rigathi Gachagua's influence may not be waning as predicted after his impeachment.

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Excitement and tension in western region over Sifuna tour

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Excitement and tension in western region over Sifuna tour

Preparations are underway for a politically charged tour of Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

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Ruto's tough talk, zero action on goons

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Ruto's tough talk, zero action on goons

Despite repeated directives from President William Ruto to crack down on violent groups and criminal elements, his orders appear to be unheeded, raising questions about his commitment or control over security agencies.

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Six DCP senators turn heads in matching party colours

Six DCP senators turn heads in matching party colours

Six senators allied with the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) made a striking entrance in Parliament wearing matching neon-green blazers. This coordinated display celebrated the party's significant victory in the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

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Why Gachagua's picks test DCP's promise of fair nominations

Why Gachagua's picks test DCP's promise of fair nominations

Rigathi Gachagua's endorsements of preferred candidates within the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) are raising concerns about the fairness of upcoming nominations, despite promises of free and fair elections.

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MPs urge voters to elect more female candidates to achieve gender rule

MPs urge voters to elect more female candidates to achieve gender rule

More than ten Kenyan women Members of Parliament are urging citizens to elect more female leaders in the 2027 General Election, asserting that increased representation is the sole path to achieving the two-thirds gender rule.

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Ruto: No defence for goons, criminality during protests

Ruto: No defence for goons, criminality during protests

President William Ruto has strongly condemned acts of criminality and violence during protests, stating there is "no defence for goons." He differentiated between constitutional demonstrations and destructive behaviour.

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Pauline Njoroge resigns from Jubilee Party

Pauline Njoroge resigns from Jubilee Party

Pauline Njoroge has resigned from her position as Deputy Organising Secretary of the Jubilee Party and as a party member, effective Tuesday, July 21.

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Oburu: We are not shaken by Ol-Kalou loss

Oburu: We are not shaken by Ol-Kalou loss

Oburu Oginga, ODM Party Leader, stated that the broad-based Government remains strong despite losing the Ol-Kalou by-election. He downplayed the loss as a minor setback.

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Nakuru senator blames Ruto's inner circle for UDA woes, Ol Kalou defeat

Nakuru senator blames Ruto's inner circle for UDA woes, Ol Kalou defeat

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has blamed a powerful clique within President William Ruto's inner circle for the growing woes and recent electoral defeats of the UDA party, including the loss in the Ol Kalou by-election.

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Oparanya, Wetang'ula battle for western Kenya's political crown ahead of 2027

Oparanya, Wetang'ula battle for western Kenya's political crown ahead of 2027

A political rivalry is emerging in western Kenya between Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula as they both appear to be positioning themselves for a potential run as President William Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election.

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Of Ruto's 'monumental threat' and vote-securing calls: Inside Rift Valley's panic

Of Ruto's 'monumental threat' and vote-securing calls: Inside Rift Valley's panic

The Democracy for Citizens Party's (DCP) win in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has raised concerns in the Rift Valley, with some political leaders viewing it as a warning for the 2027 General Election.

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Gachagua set to depart for US next month

Gachagua set to depart for US next month

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced he will travel to the United States next month. Before his departure, he plans to hold several rallies across Kenya, with a focus on expanding his political support base.

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Njeri Maina: Kenyans on their own, govt orchestrating Ol Kalou violence

Njeri Maina: Kenyans on their own, govt orchestrating Ol Kalou violence

Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has accused the government of orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and failing to ensure citizen safety.

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Jubilee condemns Gachagua's call for tourists to boycott Kenya

Jubilee condemns Gachagua's call for tourists to boycott Kenya

The Jubilee Party has strongly condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's recent appeal for tourists and investors to boycott Kenya.

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Panic in the Valley: DCP's Ol Kalou win sends shockwaves

Panic in the Valley: DCP's Ol Kalou win sends shockwaves

Douglas Kamau Waweru of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, defeating the UDA candidate.

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Gachagua comes to DP Kindiki's defence

Gachagua comes to DP Kindiki's defence

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly declared his intention to defend his successor, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, against political attacks from the Mt Kenya region.

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Ruto returns to restive South Rift political stronghold

Ruto returns to restive South Rift political stronghold

President William Ruto is returning to the South Rift, a region that overwhelmingly backed him in the 2022 General Election, amidst growing local discontent over perceived neglect in development projects.

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Raila's mausoleum to be completed in two months - Oburu

Raila's mausoleum to be completed in two months - Oburu

The mausoleum honoring the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga is scheduled for completion within two months, according to Oburu Odinga, ODM party leader and Siaya Senator.

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Gachagua U-turn rocks DCP allies

Gachagua U-turn rocks DCP allies

A significant internal dispute is rocking Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) following his pivot on admitting former allies of President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) into the party.

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No longer at ease: How Sifuna is eroding influence of regional bigwigs

No longer at ease: How Sifuna is eroding influence of regional bigwigs

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2027, a move that is causing a significant shift in political allegiances across Kenya. His burgeoning Linda Mwananchi movement is attracting leaders previously aligned with prominent political figures.

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Leaders urge Ruto to increase development in Nyanza, pledge 2027 support

Leaders urge Ruto to increase development in Nyanza, pledge 2027 support

A group of Nyanza leaders has urged President William Ruto to increase development projects in the region and pledged their support for his 2027 re-election bid.

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Leaders urge Ruto to increase development projects in Nyanza, pledge 2027 support

Leaders urge Ruto to increase development projects in Nyanza, pledge 2027 support

A delegation of Nyanza leaders has urged President William Ruto to increase development projects in the region, pledging their support for his 2027 re-election bid in return.

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