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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    ‘Moi alijaribu akashindwa!’ Gachagua tells off Ruto, Kindiki over alleged plot to divide Mt. Kenya By Joseph Muia August 15, 2026 06:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua spea

    ‘Moi alijaribu akashindwa!’ Gachagua tells off Ruto, Kindiki over alleged plot to divide Mt. Kenya
  3. Capital News

    Speaking during the Mt Kenya Elders Solemn Assembly in Nembure, Manyatta Constituency, Embu County, on Saturday, Kindiki said Gachagua could not dictate how he should address him.

    Kindiki warns Gachagua: ‘Don’t push me to reveal secrets’
  4. Capital News

    Swaika said three consular camps had already been held in Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret over the past nine months, with another planned for the Mt Kenya region in October.

    India seeks deeper Kenya trade, investment ties as it marks 80th Independence Day
  5. The Standard

    What was supposed to provide a solution to the woes surrounding the Broad-Based Government, where ODM has pressured the ruling UDA to give the running-mate position to one of its members, escalated into a walkout after disgruntled leaders from the Mt Kenya region protested in def

    Inside a tense Broad-Based parliamentary group meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs in defence of Kindiki
  6. The Standard

    What was supposed to provide a solution to the woes surrounding the Broad-Based Government, where ODM has pressured the ruling UDA to give the running-mate position to one of its members, escalated into a walkout after disgruntled leaders from the Mt Kenya region protested in def

    Inside tense broad-based meeting that led to a walkout by Mt Kenya MPs
  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 11-Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has urged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to slow down in his apparent bid to assume the mantle of Mt Kenya political kingpin, warning him against prematurely dislodging retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.

    Moses Kuria tells Gachagua to ‘calm his horses’ in Mt Kenya kingpin tussle
  8. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKey political figures from the Mt Kenya region who supported President William Ruto’s election in 2022 skipped the high-stakes three-day joint UDA-ODM leadership retreat in Naivasha.

    High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODM, UDA meeting in Naivasha
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeKey political figures from the Mt Kenya region who supported President William Ruto’s election in 2022 skipped the high-stakes three-day joint UDA-ODM leadership retreat in Naivasha.

    High-profile Mt Kenya leaders skip critical ODMUDA meeting in Naivasha
  10. Citizen Digital

    Moses Kuria: President Ruto will be re-elected without any votes from Mt. Kenya By Citizen Reporter August 09, 2026 10:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria speaks during a

    Moses Kuria: President Ruto will be re-elected without any votes from Mt. Kenya
  11. Citizen Digital

    He spotlighted the institution's two-and-a-half decade trajectory, from its inception as an outpatient facility in 2001 to its current status as a comprehensive academic and healthcare centre serving the Mt. Kenya region and beyond.

    PS Oluga Demands Transparent Healthcare Financing as Outspan Marks 25 Years

Saturday 29 August

  1. DP Kindiki dismisses Kalonzo's 2027 presidential ambitions

    Deputy President Kindiki criticized Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's plan to contest for the presidency in 2027, saying Kalonzo lacked a development record despite spending over 30 years in government and serving as vice president, with no tangible development achieved in his constituency.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Kiharu MP Nyoro distances himself from ruling party UDA

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has acknowledged his political realignment in Mt Kenya, openly distancing himself from his former ties with President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration, insisting his decision to leave the UDA was deliberate, difficult, and necessary.

    25 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 24 August

  1. Gachagua pledges to unify opposition ahead of 2027 election

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he will play a leading role in uniting Kenya's opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, promising to help identify a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto. He called for opposition vote consolidation across regions and said he is ready to mobilise support for himself or whichever candidate is eventually selected.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Augustus Muli bets on independence to challenge Kalonzo in Ukambani

    National Liberal Party politician Augustus Kyalo Muli is positioning himself as an independent regional force, distinct from both President Ruto and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as he seeks to build a base in Ukambani ahead of 2027 by following a formula similar to that deployed by Edwin Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Super Metro denies ferrying goons to disrupt Gachagua meetings

    Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina alleged that Super Metro buses transported people to disrupt former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's meetings in Kirinyaga. Super Metro responded that the buses were carrying secondary school students on a recreational trip organised by the AIC Church Ziwani Nairobi for a hike at Kathandeni Forest.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. MP Kaguchia appears before NCIC in hate speech investigation

    Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Monday to aid in investigations into hate speech remarks. The legislator, accompanied by his legal team, maintained he is law-abiding and called for fair application of hate speech laws to all Kenyans.

    24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Super Metro denies buses used to disrupt Gachagua meetings

    Super Metro dismissed claims that its buses were used to ferry political goons to Kirinyaga to disrupt meetings addressed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating instead that the buses were carrying secondary school students heading for a hike at Kathandeni Forest. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina had accused the company of transporting individuals to cause chaos at Gachagua's meetings.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News

  6. Mt Kenya tea farmers reject planned national strike

    Tea farmers in the Mt Kenya region ignored a planned national strike and continued plucking, choosing instead to address grievances through end-of-year factory meetings. The strike had called for director resignations, scrapping of tea levies, audits of factory debts, and halting factory upgrades, but farmers said issues should be deliberated during annual general meetings rather than through strike action.

    24 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 23 August

  1. Gachagua warns Mt Kenya residents against Ruto-formed parties

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua claimed President William Ruto is forming parties in the Mt Kenya region to divide votes, and urged residents to stick with his DCP party instead.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. MP Arama rejects Gachagua pressure, backs Matiang'i for presidency

    Nakuru Town West MP Samuel Arama has criticised Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua for what he describes as coercion and intimidation, saying he will not abandon his Jubilee Party affiliation where Matiang'i is vying for president and that he enjoys constituent support despite Gachagua's threats.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gachagua tells Uhuru to stay away from current politics

    Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged retired President Uhuru Kenyatta to remain clear of the current government's affairs, saying he would oppose any attempt by President William Ruto's administration to enlist Uhuru's support. Gachagua said Uhuru deserves to retire peacefully without being drawn into political contests ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    23 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 22 August

  1. Kindiki tells opposition leaders to prepare for exposure of lies

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has promised opposition leaders a tough ride ahead of the 2027 elections, saying they have nothing to offer Kenyans except lies and arrogance. He stated that President Ruto and he are prepared to face voters and seek a second term, contrasting their approach with opposition leaders who he said are forcing and threatening voters.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kindiki promises opposition tough ride ahead of 2027 elections

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told opposition leaders they would face a tough ride as he and President Ruto prepare to campaign for re-election, accusing opponents of offering only lies and arrogance rather than substantive policies to voters.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kariuki calls for unity politics as Mt Kenya assesses 2027 strategy

    Ndia MP George Kariuki has warned Mt Kenya residents against divisive political leadership, criticizing DP Kithure Kindiki and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Ruku for efforts to divide the region, while also rejecting former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political approach as unsuitable for strengthening regional relationships ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Mwangaza calls for peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour in Meru

    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.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

  5. Kariuki urges Mt Kenya region to reject divisive leaders

    MP George Kariuki has called for a new political approach in Mt Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning residents against leaders who use insults, ethnic rhetoric, and divisive politics. He accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Ruku of seeking to divide the region, and urged Mt Kenya residents to support leaders who can unite the community and advance national cohesion rather than exploit ethnic emotions for political gain.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 21 August

  1. Matiang'i calls on President Ruto to resign over gang violence

    Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i called for the resignation of President William Ruto and his administration, accusing the government of failing to address growing cases of goon and gang violence. PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro separately claimed there was a plot to make Inspector General Douglas Kanja a scapegoat for political violence while Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen escape responsibility.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua seeks DCP-Wiper partnership within United Opposition

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua held talks with Wiper Patriotic Front at his Nyeri residence to forge a working relationship between the two parties, aiming to strengthen the mountain region's voice within the United Opposition and ensure coordinated participation rather than competing interests in negotiations.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. ODM sets Deputy President slot, power-sharing as conditions for supporting Ruto

    ODM has declared the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50/50 state power-sharing deal as "irreducible minimums" for backing President William Ruto's re-election, creating tension within the broad-based government and unsettling Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties and Mt Kenya leaders.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. ODM demands deputy post and power-sharing for 2027 support

    ODM has declared the 2027 Deputy President running mate slot and a 50/50 state power-sharing deal as "irreducible minimums" for backing President William Ruto's re-election, creating tension within the broad-based government and unsettling Kenya Kwanza affiliate parties and Mt Kenya leaders.

    21 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 20 August

  1. DCP leaders dismiss NCIC summons against Gachagua

    Democracy for Citizens Party leaders have dismissed a National Cohesion and Integration Commission summons against party leader Rigathi Gachagua over alleged inflammatory remarks, accusing the commission of applying double standards to political leaders and challenging it to visit Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence instead.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ichung'wah welcomes ICC probe, blames opposition for violence

    National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has welcomed calls for an ICC investigation into political violence in Kenya, but countered opposition accusations against President Ruto by claiming opposition leaders are sponsoring violence and shifting blame to the government.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Embu Council of Elders rejects Nembure Stadium Kindiki endorsement

    The Embu Council of Elders, Nyagi ya Ndiriri, has distanced itself from a meeting at Nembure Stadium where elders from Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo reportedly endorsed Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the region's spokesman. The council's chairman said the meeting lacked authority because it did not involve all recognised elders and alleged that participants were paid cash.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. UDA, Safina officials spar over defections ahead of 2027 election

    Political analysts describe defections from President Ruto's administration as acts of self-preservation. Safina Secretary-General Joakim Simiyu questioned the timing of departures, while UDA Homa Bay County chairman Kennedy Obuya argued that leaders should account for their records rather than abandon the government ahead of 2027.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

  5. Kiharu MP Nyoro switches from UDA to People's Party

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has left the UDA party to join the People's Party of Kenya (PPK), a political move compared to former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth's earlier decision to join the Kenya National Congress against the prevailing political direction in Mt Kenya.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Gachagua challenges IEBC on 2027 election preparedness amid postponement concerns

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on the IEBC to confirm it will conduct the 2027 General Election as constitutionally provided, amid opposition claims that the government is creating political instability that could be used to justify postponing the August 2027 polls.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua accuses KRA of targeting political opponents with tax demands

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has accused the Kenya Revenue Authority of using tax demands against political opponents and says KRA has stripped him of assets. He also stated he will not allow KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi to join his party and contest the Laikipia governorship.

    19 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Cabinet Secretary dismisses Nyoro's new party, backs Ruto for 2027

    Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku downplayed the political influence of Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's newly launched People's Party of Kenya, saying it has limited capacity to shape the Mt Kenya region's political direction. Ruku expressed confidence that the political dynamics favoring President William Ruto in 2022 would continue to work in his favour in 2027.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Gachagua positions DCP as Mt Kenya vehicle for 2027 bid

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his allies are positioning the Democracy for Citizens party as the political vehicle through which the Mt Kenya region will approach the 2027 General Election, with supporters calling for the region to rally behind DCP during Gachagua's political tour of Nyeri.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. DCP leader Gachagua claims party is strongest in Mt. Kenya region

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has stated that DCP is the only political outfit to beat in the Mt. Kenya region, warning other parties seeking ground there that DCP is there to stay. He made the remarks during meet-the-people tours in Nyeri County alongside a Wiper Patriotic Front delegation, consolidating support ahead of next year's General Election.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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