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Opposition party led by Rigathi Gachagua, working to build coalition against President Ruto ahead of 2027 elections.
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… The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader yesterday said they will work on a comprehensive arithmetic that will send President William Ruto home early in next year’s General Election, even as he stated that he has no problem deputising Sifuna and vice versa. …
Gachagua: I have no problem deputising SifunaCitizen Digital
… According to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) boss, insiders from the commission have revealed to him that Chairman Erastus Ethekon and his Vice Chair Fahima Abdallah are determined to force MIRU Systems Technology from South Korea by awarding them the supply tender. …
CS Duale urges IEBC to remain focused on delivering free, fair electionsThe Standard
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leaders now claim President William Ruto’s commercial interests led to the closure of Africa’s largest manufacturer of natural soda ash, Tata Chemicals Limited. …
DCP leaders link Soda Ash closure to Ruto's commercial interestsThe Standard
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leaders now claim President William Ruto’s commercial interests led to the closure of Africa’s largest manufacturer of natural soda ash, Tata Chemicals Limited. …
Gachagua's DCP links Soda Ash closure to Ruto's commercial interestsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 3 — Members of Parliament allied to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) have accused President William Ruto of using regulatory concerns as a pretext to push Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, alleging that the government is targeting potentially lucrative …
DCP allied MPs accuse Ruto of targeting Magadi lithium, oil after Tata shutdownCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has claimed that the ordered closure of Tata Chemicals Limited is to advance President William Ruto's business interests in the area. …
DCP claims closure of Tata Chemicals is set to advance Ruto's business interestsThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize A section of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited. [File-Standard] The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has accused the government of economic sabotage after the Ministry of Mining ordered Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited (TCML) to halt operations, saying thousands …
How much is enough? DCP accuses Ruto of personal gain in Tata Magadi shutdownDemocracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri as opposition leaders navigate competing interests over who should challenge President Ruto in 2027, with tensions around Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's potential candidacy complicating efforts to forge a common front.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, with the Office of the Fourth President and various political leaders sending birthday wishes celebrating his service to Kenya and contributions to the African continent.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi Karemba announced he will not seek re-election on President Ruto's UDA ticket in 2027, part of a wider trend of Mt Kenya leaders leaving the ruling party. He said he will spend two months consulting constituents before choosing a new party, with reports suggesting a move to the People's Party of Kenya.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru of pursuing the Deputy President seat and sabotaging the region's support for current DP Kithure Kindiki. Ruku argued that the DP position is the President's prerogative and that Mount Kenya should back only one candidate.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a broader alliance around a common candidate.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
A September 2026 opinion poll by Research 8020 Limited found President William Ruto leads hypothetical 2027 presidential preferences with 26 per cent support, one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 25 per cent, with other candidates trailing. The survey of 3,760 Kenyans across all 47 counties found 57 per cent believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction, with cost of living (65 per cent), unemployment (58 per cent), and corruption (43 per cent) cited as leading concerns.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
DCP party leaders, including secretary general John Methu and recently defected Murang'a governor Irungu Kangata, have pledged to remain united under the official opposition to unseat President Ruto's administration in the next general elections. They said they will not be intimidated and urged Mt Kenya region voters to support the opposition flagbearer.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met with Narok County Women Representative aspirant Tayiana Christine Koshal and assured her of free and fair party primaries ahead of the August 2027 General Election. The meeting reflects DCP's efforts to attract candidates as political parties prepare for nominations.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
An October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro has accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of launching propaganda attacks against him rather than uniting the opposition against President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro claimed Gachagua's party has established a media team to portray him as a government project and is using vernacular radio stations to discredit him instead of challenging Ruto.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party and Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi outfit are planning joint rallies, beginning with a gathering in Nyahururu this weekend, with further meetings planned in the coming weeks.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party and Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi outfit plan joint rallies, with details from a Tuesday meeting in Wamunyoro indicating a series of coordinated meetings in coming weeks to build political momentum.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met Linda Mwananchi movement leadership to discuss the 2027 election, with sources indicating that Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as the main contenders for the United Opposition's presidential candidate, with the candidate to face President William Ruto to be named next year.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at his home hours after returning to Kenya from a close to two-month stay in the United States. The meeting comes as political alignments take shape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua welcomed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi brigade members to his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri on Tuesday, signalling growing prospects of political cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of deliberately frustrating county governments led by governors allied to the United Opposition, citing disruption of Murang'a County's digital health management system affecting 170 health facilities.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders have demanded that the IEBC publish the register of new voters, amid allegations that nationals from Uganda and Somalia may have been registered ahead of the 2027 General Election. The leaders also accused the Office of the Registrar of Persons of selectively issuing national identity cards.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina announced his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and unveiled Ufanisi Kenya Party as his new political vehicle during a meeting in Kieni constituency on October 17, 2026. He stated the move was driven by the interests of Kieni residents and the broader push for Mt. Kenya to establish an independent political path ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused ODM leaders of undermining the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's political legacy, arguing the party has become a shadow of its former self barely a year after his death.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya approaches elections, ruling and opposition parties are negotiating alliances and coalitions, but Yvonne Okwara asks whether these political arrangements address the concerns of ordinary citizens struggling with employment, school fees, and basic services.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, led by Secretary-General John Methu, have condemned a growing culture of political insults and disrespect, accusing the Ruto government of fuelling divisive rhetoric ahead of next year's general election. They claimed the government had resorted to personal attacks and insults instead of issue-based politics, and faulted the President over misplaced priorities and a deteriorating economy.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is developing a national oil and gas communication strategy to address trust deficits between project developers and communities over compensation, revenue sharing, employment, water security and livelihoods. The strategy recommends localized communication, clear grievance channels, plain-language information, responsible WhatsApp management and audience-tailored messaging to improve transparency and public participation.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi dismissed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's remarks on fuel pricing, saying EPRA independently manages fuel prices and accusing Gachagua of demanding bribes from petroleum companies during his tenure as Deputy President. Gachagua had alleged petrol prices could rise by Sh12 per litre and diesel by Sh9.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto ordered petrol prices to rise by Sh12 per litre and diesel by Sh9, claiming the revenue would fund political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election. The allegations have not been independently substantiated, and EPRA has not confirmed these figures.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged that President William Ruto ordered fuel price increases—Sh12 per litre for petrol and Sh9 per litre for diesel—to raise money for political mobilization ahead of the August 2027 General Election, claims he said would be processed through Gulf Energy.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims President William Ruto is bitter and frustrated by growing public dissatisfaction, and is resorting to cash handouts and fuel price increases to regain political support. Gachagua alleges the administration faces pressure over abductions, alleged extrajudicial killings, corruption, economic mismanagement and rising costs of living.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar to appear on October 21 to respond to allegations that he made remarks about using the fingerprints of deceased persons to vote in the 2027 General Election at a September 11 rally in Mombasa County.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →