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NAIROBI,Kenya, Aug 14— Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of allowing armed goons to attack his convoy in Nakuru, alleging that police watched as the assailants used axes, rocks and other crude weapons. …
Gachagua claims police watched as goons attacked his convoy in NakuruCitizen Digital
… nvoy, says he's working with Ruto By Citizen Reporter August 14, 2026 05:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has blamed Nakuru …
Gachagua blames MP Samwel Arama after attack on convoy, says he's working with RutoCitizen Digital
Gachagua's convoy attacked in Nakuru By Brian Kimani August 14, 2026 05:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Photos of the wreckage of DCP's convoy following a stoning incident in Nakuru Town West on August 1 …
Gachagua's convoy attacked in NakuruCitizen Digital
… Photo: Handout He also noted the fuel costs and maintenance pressure that have long affected healthcare systems, arguing that such sustainable innovations would be beneficial to Kenya. “Taking Stella Juva through Nakuru, Kajiado, and Narok is valuable because innovation must be t …
Stella Juva: World's first solar-powered ambulance hits the road in KenyaCitizen Digital
… es plot to disrupt Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay By Citizen Reporter August 14, 2026 04:28 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua speaks to Nakuru …
Gachagua alleges plot to disrupt Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa BayCitizen Digital
… nwide U15 scouting program hits final phase By Jackson Kilonzi August 14, 2026 04:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Under-15 selection and assessment session in progress at The Menengai High School, Nakuru …
Nationwide U15 scouting program hits final phaseCitizen Digital
… Speaking during a tour of Nakuru on Friday, Gachagua said the Ruto administration should take responsibility for the challenges facing the country instead of pointing fingers at Uhuru. …
'Leave Uhuru alone', Gachagua hits back at Ruto over 'opposition sponsor' remarksThe Standard
… The sugar men who sit top of the National Sevens Circuit with 41 points after collecting 22 points in Kisumu and 19 points in Nakuru during the Prinsloo Sevens will be seeking to continue their impressive start to the circuit by eying another final in Nairobi.Kabras have proven f …
Kabras Sugar recall Kenya Sevens stars ahead of Kabeberi 7sCitizen Digital
… Moraa, an alleged victim of the attack, said passengers began questioning the driver after the vehicle reached Nakuru. …
Police hunt matatu driver after 19-year-old stabbed, dumped in thicketThe Standard
… ay chaired a high-level consultative meeting to review implementation plans for the projects, which are being undertaken in line with a Presidential directive."The proposed hospitals will be established in Kilifi, Mandera, Marsabit, Embu, Migori, Nyamira, Turkana, Baringo, Nakuru …
Sh29bn set aside for 13 new Level 5 referral hospitalsDemocracy 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.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
An inter-agency committee chaired by Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo has directed state agencies to urgently resolve outstanding issues for the Mau Summit–Eldoret–Malaba road project, which aims to upgrade a Northern Corridor link to improve movement of people and goods from Mombasa through western Kenya to Uganda and the wider East African region.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto's government of orchestrating violence in Homa Bay and claimed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and the IEBC are part of a plan to create conditions for postponing the 2027 elections by two years and declaring a state of emergency.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
KCB RFC will compete at the Driftwood Sevens at Mombasa Sports Club on August 22–23, the fourth leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, as they seek to extend their lead in the overall competition. KCB have won the opening Prinsloo Sevens and retained the Kabeberi Sevens title for a fifth consecutive year.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto and his administration of using violence as a political tool, alleging that the President was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay. Matiang'i said the violence witnessed in different parts of the country over the weekend pointed to a coordinated pattern that could not have occurred without the knowledge of the country's security leadership.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that maladministration—service failure, delay, inaction, and inefficiency in public offices—is a form of governance failure that costs Kenyans as much as corruption but receives little public outrage or scrutiny.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and allies have intensified criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration, condemning what they describe as the government's failure to curb goonism and political violence ahead of 2027 elections. Gachagua accused President William Ruto of being behind the attack on the Linda Mwananchi faction during its political rally in Homa Bay, claiming the violence was planned by Ruto before he left for Dubai.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has accused President William Ruto and his administration of using violence as a political tool, alleging that the President was aware of plans to mobilise goons ahead of a political rally in Homa Bay. Matiang'i cited a coordinated pattern of violence across multiple locations over the weekend, arguing such incidents could not occur without government knowledge.
17 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission has warned that rising political intolerance and violence in Homa Bay County could plunge Kenya into lawlessness, condemning the unrest as a threat to peace, security and democratic participation. The commission stated it has begun summoning political actors it considers responsible for the violence.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mt Kenya leaders, led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, have accused Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua of undermining regional leaders while claiming close ties with them. The leaders called for greater political unity and self-determination in Mt Kenya East and voiced support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Karungo wa Thang'wa has called on President William Ruto to resign, saying his administration has failed to contain political violence, goonism, and insecurity. The senator's remarks came amid heightened tensions in Homa Bay over a planned political rally and reports of violence targeting political actors and supporters.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party has denied links to unrest during opposition activities in Naivasha and Nakuru, with its Secretary General attributing the clashes to policing failures rather than party wrongdoing. The denial reflects deepening tensions within the Uhuru-backed opposition as DCP seeks to expand its national presence ahead of the 2027 election.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya Ndeti, and Matungulu MP Stephen Mule called out President Ruto over escalating political violence targeting the opposition, citing attacks on Linda Mwananchi's convoy in Homa Bay, Rigathi Gachagua's convoy in Nakuru, and Senator Sifuna. Kalonzo warned Ruto that he would be held responsible should the country slide into anarchy and called the violence an impeachable offense.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused President William Ruto and Deputy Prof. Kithure Kindiki of attempting to divide the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election, dismissing efforts to split the Kikuyu, Embu and Meru communities. Speaking at a rally in Nakuru on Saturday, Gachagua maintained that the wider Mt. Kenya region has no political and social boundaries.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
India's High Commissioner to Kenya said the mission would prioritize expanding the two countries' economic and development partnership, including trade, investment, educational and cultural bonds, while broadening engagement to new stakeholders beyond traditional partners.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of deploying goons to intimidate opposition supporters and disrupt activities, vowing that such tactics will not prevent the party's nationwide mobilisation ahead of 2027. DCP Senator John Methu alleged that Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, and other officials were involved in disrupting opposition activities during a political tour.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nyandarua Senator John Methu accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of presiding over a police command structure that allowed hired groups to attack opposition supporters in Nakuru on Thursday, alleging that police officers were instructed to keep off during the violence.
15 August 2026 · Capital News →
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has warned Nakuru's security agencies that they will be held accountable if violence erupts at upcoming political events, claiming to have intelligence pointing to plans to disrupt meetings and the opening of political party offices in the county. Methu alleged preparations to disrupt a political gathering in Njoro and linked the alleged plans to a personal assistant to Njoro MP Charity Kathambi, though he did not provide public evidence for the allegations.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Change Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika and Naivasha MP Samuel Arama of being behind an attack on his convoy in Nakuru on Friday, during which vehicles were pelted with stones and damaged at Kaptembwa. Gachagua vowed to continue visiting the county and pledged to unseat Kihika in 2027.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said his supporters will protect themselves if police fail to do so, after goons attacked his convoy in Nakuru and disrupted a DCP rally. Gachagua accused President Ruto of orchestrating the chaos through a Nakuru MP who he claimed paid the goons.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims armed attackers targeted his convoy at Kaptembwa in Nakuru Town West Constituency using axes, rocks and crude weapons while police watched, and says the assailants were organised and funded by government-allied political figures. Gachagua's claims could not be independently verified at the time of publication.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blamed Nakuru West MP Samuel Arama for a stoning attack on his convoy during a Nakuru rally on Friday, claiming Arama is affiliated with the Jubilee regime and working with President Ruto's administration to undermine the United Opposition.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's convoy was attacked in Nakuru Town West on Friday, with several vehicles damaged. Affiliated politicians, including Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, condemned the incident and questioned government disruption of Opposition rallies.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Stella Juva, a solar-powered ambulance designed by Eindhoven University of Technology students in collaboration with Amref Health Africa, has begun operations in Kenya to deliver off-grid medical aid to remote areas. The vehicle can travel up to 715 kilometres on a sunny day and relies on independent charging infrastructure.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua alleged that Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga have organized goons to disrupt a Linda Mwananchi coalition rally scheduled for Sunday in Homa Bay, without providing evidence for the claims.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Kenya Federation's nationwide U15 talent identification program has reached its final phase after scouting over 1,000 players across the country over eight months. Eighty players (40 boys and 40 girls) will attend a national residential camp at Kabarak, from which final squads will be selected to represent Kenya at the CAF African Schools Football Championship 2026 and the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against blaming former President Uhuru Kenyatta for his political woes, saying the challenges facing his administration are of his own making. Gachagua vowed to remove Ruto from office in next year's General Election.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kabras Sugar, leaders of the National Sevens Circuit with 41 points, have recalled Kenya Sevens players Kevin Wekesa, Jone Kubu, Brian Mutua and Brian Tanga to their squad for the 2026 Kabeberi Sevens starting Saturday at RFUEA Grounds.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Police at Mbale are hunting for a matatu driver who allegedly stabbed 19-year-old Sylvia Moraa and dumped her in a thicket. Moraa, who was heading to Busia but was taken to Kakamega instead, is receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has set aside Sh29 billion for the construction of 13 new Level 5 comprehensive county referral hospitals with 300 beds each, aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure and bringing specialised care closer to communities. The hospitals will be established in Kilifi, Mandera, Marsabit, Embu, Migori, Nyamira, Turkana, Baringo, Nakuru, Bomet, Narok and Laikipia, though the location of the 13th facility has yet to be clarified.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →