Also known as: Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha · Governor Kiarie Badilisha
Nyandarua Governor who defected from UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party in July 2026, facing investigations by EACC and DCI.
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The Standard
… Governor Kiarie Badilisha, who was present, said he was collaborating with the national government to eradicate the vice. …
Natembeya among Kenyans who kept off Mashujaa DayCitizen Digital
… Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha says: “Sisi tuna wasiwasi kwa sababu ya maji ya watu wetu ya kunywa sababu ya vyakula na tuko na wasi wasi mwingi sana, juzi nimetembea katika Aberdare na zile intakes ambayo watu wetu walikuwa wanapata maji sasa ile vijito vidogo vidogo vimeka …
Uproar in Nyandarua over logging in Aberdare ForestThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has ordered nurses participating in the ongoing nurses' strike across the country to return to work. …
'No work, no pay,' Governor Badilisha tell striking nursesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 – The High Court has barred the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from arresting or detaining Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha following attempts to arrest him over unknown reasons. …
High Court blocks DCI from arresting Governor Badilisha after weeks of attemptsThe Standard
… His departure from UDA, announced on Tuesday, August 11, follows a wave of defections from the ruling party in the Mt Kenya region, including Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata, Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha and Lamu Woman Representative Mut …
Kagombe on DCP switch: 'I came here as Saul, but now I have become Paul'Capital News
… Within the past month, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata and Nyandarua politician Kiarie Badilisha also exited the ruling party to join former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). …
Aisha Jumwa Quits UDA, Accuses President Ruto of Betrayal and Political HumiliationCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 29- Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has defected from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), becoming the latest elected leader to align himself with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 202 …
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha Dumps UDA for Gachagua’s DCPCitizen Digital
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha ditches UDA for Gachagua’s DCP By Joseph Muia July 29, 2026 04:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua welcomes Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha to DCP …
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha ditches UDA for Gachagua’s DCPThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). …
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha decamps to DCPThe Standard
… Among those who voted at the station were Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha and DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho, who was accompanied by Nyandarua Senator John Methu.The by-election follows the death of former MP David Kiaraho on March 29. …
Long queues as Ol Kalou voters turn out for by-electionResidents in Rift Valley counties boycotted the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations, with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya among those absent. The Trans Nzoia County Commissioner subsequently directed government administrators not to salute leaders who show disrespect toward President William Ruto.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Residents in Rift Valley counties boycotted the 63rd Mashujaa Day celebrations, with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya among those absent. The Trans Nzoia County Commissioner subsequently directed government administrators not to salute leaders who show disrespect toward President William Ruto.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Residents and local leaders in Nyandarua County are protesting ongoing logging in Aberdare Forest, citing concerns over environmental degradation and loss of a critical water catchment area, while forest authorities and sawmillers defend the harvesting as lawful management of mature plantation trees.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has ordered nurses participating in the ongoing national nurses' strike to return to work or forfeit their pending salaries, citing disruption to healthcare services in the county. He stated the county government was engaging the national government to address the nurses' grievances.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Naivasha High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail and barred the DCI and National Police Service from arresting or detaining him while he faces investigations by the EACC and DCI. The court order follows weeks of reported arrest attempts and comes days after Badilisha defected from the UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has defended leaving the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing a poll showing constituents' overwhelming support for the move and frustrations he experienced as a legislator. The switch reunites him with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whom he had voted to impeach in October 2024.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has resigned from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), citing prolonged humiliation and political betrayal despite her early support for the President. Jumwa alleged she was sidelined and barred from State House meetings, claiming the President abandoned loyal allies.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has defected from the ruling UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), aligning with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua announced the move after hosting Badilisha and members of the Nyandarua County Assembly, who have committed to defending their seats on DCP tickets in the 2027 elections.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has defected from the ruling UDA to join the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) led by Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, along with the entire Nyandarua County Assembly leadership. Gachagua said the group has committed to defending their seats on DCP tickets and will participate in the party's nomination exercise ahead of the 2027 General Election.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has officially joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), citing the wishes of his constituents to leave the ruling UDA party. He said he will seek re-election on the DCP ticket in 2027.
29 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Ol Kalou turned out in large numbers on Thursday to elect a new Member of Parliament, with voting proceeding peacefully across 144 polling stations. A total of 73,480 registered voters were expected to participate, and voters expressed satisfaction with the exercise despite long queues.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →