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Duale Defies NCIC Over Summons for Gachagua
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has stated he will not honour any summons from the National Cohesion and Integration Commission unless former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is also summoned over alleged inflammatory remarks. Political leaders Martha Karua and Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka have demanded Duale's dismissal over alleged ethnically divisive remarks. Meanwhile, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused allies of President William Ruto of undermining Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and warned of political divisions in the Mt. Kenya region. Gachagua is also launching a strategic push to consolidate his influence in the Mt Kenya region using his Democracy for Citizens Party following a victory in the Ol Kalou by-election.
Sifuna Rises as Opposition Rallies Face Disruptions
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as a significant political figure following a recent tour of the vote-rich Western region. His recent peaceful political rallies in Western Kenya have sparked a debate on political violence, as his tour has been largely free of the disruptions seen at other opposition gatherings. Questions are arising about the political whereabouts of Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka as younger opposition figures like Edwin Sifuna gain prominence. Separately, President William Ruto has strongly criticized the opposition, labeling them an existential threat to Kenya amidst increasing pushback against his reelection plans.
