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Deep cracks emerge in Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party

The News

Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party is experiencing internal divisions over what the party characterizes as unilateral decisions made without Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala's involvement, as well as tensions over Gachagua's favoring of allies over open competition in Mt Kenya region nominations.

Why it matters

Deep divisions emerge in Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party over unilateral decisions and Mt Kenya region nominations.

3 hours ago · The Standard →

Politics

  1. Deep cracks emerge in Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party

    Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party is experiencing internal divisions over what the party characterizes as unilateral decisions made without Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala's involvement, as well as tensions over Gachagua's favoring of allies over open competition in Mt Kenya region nominations.

    3 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

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    3 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Only 3 bodies identified days after Utumishi Girls Academy fire

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Tourism & Environment

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World & Region

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Opinion

  1. Ruto faces credibility challenge in Kenyan politics

    An opinion piece examines President Ruto's struggle to maintain public confidence amid competing narratives in Kenyan politics, drawing on the Igbo proverb about self-validation.

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