… It complicates President Ruto's support in Mt Kenya more, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi and former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi also among his former allies now turned political foes.Though elected Governor on an i …
… Tukamchagua kufika pale ametumia hiyo kiti kumaliza watu ya Mount Kenya, ameanza na Rigathi Gachagua amemfukuza, akarudi akafukuza Mithika Linturi sasa amepanga njamaa ya kumfukuza Martha Koome, na amepanga pale kortini anahonga watu kufukuza Martha Koomе,” he is quoted as saying …
… Those present during Kang’ata’s reception included DCP Secretary-General designate Senator John Methu, National Organising Secretary Senator Mithika Linturi, Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa, Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango and Laikipia Senator John …
… Siaya Governor James Orengo said the victory showed “the ground has shifted,” while former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi argued the electorate had rejected intimidation and financial inducements. …
… Siaya Governor James Orengo described the result as evidence that “the ground has shifted,” while former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi said it demonstrated that Mt. …
… It is a clear signal that the ground has shifted, and President Ruto should prepare for a single term.” Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi described the result as proof that Mt. …
… Kenya to the Lake region, the people have spoken—it is WAN-TAM.” Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi termed the result a rejection of intimidation and vote-buying allegations that dominated the campaign. …
… Subscribe to our newsletterFormer Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi who has admitted he and other leaders contributed resources to have Mwangaza ousted, has now turned against Mutuma.Mutuma appointed Linda Kiome-Gitonga, Linturi's running mate in 2022, as Deputy Governor. …
… Ruku criticised former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Mithika Linturi, stating that they failed to effectively champion the interests of the Meru community while serving in government. …
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to appear before it over alleged utterances under investigation for possible violations relating to hate speech and incitement. The investigations relate to various utterances allegedly made by Gachagua on different dates and at public forums, including an alleged utterance made on February 23, 2026, at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County.
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has switched from President Ruto'sruling UDA party to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), and will defend his gubernatorial seat on the DCP ticket in the 2027 election. Gachagua publicly welcomed Kang'ata at his residence, calling the move a boost for the opposition party ahead of the next general election.
After UDA's defeat to Democratic Congress Party in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei said the result does not diminish President Ruto's coalition strength or prospects for 2027, citing UDA's broader electoral record as overwhelmingly positive.
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating Democratic Congress Party rival Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau before the IEBC announced official results. The concession signalled the ruling party's loss in what was described as one of its most significant electoral battles in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly congratulated DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on his apparent victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election before the IEBC announced official results, with provisional tallies from 132 of 144 polling stations showing Waweru leading by 32,433 votes over UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah.
Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Kamau Waweru secured a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 25,921 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 4,018 votes from 107 of 144 tallied polling stations, prompting senior UDA leaders including Dennis Itumbi and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to concede defeat.
Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma dismissed Land CEC Joy Karwitha without stating a reason, following the earlier resignation of Legal Affairs CEC Marias Maranya. Governor Mutuma has nominated Dorothy Wanja Ruitah to replace Karwitha.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Mt Kenya West leaders of intimidating and sidelining Mt Kenya East communities for political advantage, arguing they use the region during elections then abandon it afterwards. Ruko stated that Mt Kenya East remains behind President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.