Audio By VocalizeFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused the police of shielding senior officers from investigation into Tuesday's abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. …
… It is not just in Mt Kenya but across the whole country," said Kariuki.The Ndia MP attributed the region's cooling relationship with the government partly to the fallout between Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, though he noted the rift can still be mended. …
Ndindi Nyoro says Gachagua impeachment triggered Ruto fallout, denies being Gov't mole By Brian Kimani September 02, 2026 11:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro speaks during an interv …
… IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon also revisited recent claims by Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua alleging that the 2027 election could be rigged, describing such remarks as reckless and capable of undermining confidence in the electoral process. …
… Meanwhile, Ruto's own coalition has fractured along familiar ethnic-regional lines: the impeachment of his former running mate, Rigathi Gachagua, split Kenya Kwanza's Mount Kenya base, with Gachagua now channelling that bloc's discontent into a new anti-Ruto front. …
… Gachagua demands retention of 2022 election technology The President urged political actors to compete without treating opponents as enemies and to accept that no political victory should be greater than the nation itself. …
Gachagua accuses IEBC of poll rigging plan in procurement of election management system By Citizen Reporter September 01, 2026 10:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua engages a del …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 1 — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated his criticism of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission over its proposed election technology procurement, accusing the commission’s leadership of victimising officials who allegedly refu …
… On his Facebook page, he said, " We remain united by a clear purpose: to bring Kenyans together, restore hope and build a better future for our country." Representing Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, Cleophas Malala on his Facebook page expressed optimism …
… Before his own summons, Ruku had publicly pressed the NCIC to act on remarks attributed to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.The commission summoned Ruku alongside Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over separate hate speech allegations. …
An artificial intelligence-driven influence operation allegedly used Anthropic's Claude AI model to mass-produce social media posts targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while promoting Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, according to a threat intelligence report by Anthropic. The operation generated batches of tweets designed to portray the United Opposition as fractured and on the verge of collapse ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.
An artificial intelligence-driven influence operation allegedly used Anthropic's Claude AI model to mass-produce social media posts targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while promoting Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, according to a threat intelligence report by Anthropic. The operation generated batches of tweets designed to portray the United Opposition as fractured and on the verge of collapse ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence safety research company, shut down a Kenyan AI-driven propaganda campaign that used its Claude model to praise the government and attack the opposition. The company published a detailed threat intelligence report exposing sophisticated misuse attempts across cyberattacks, coordinated influence operations, surveillance, biology, and weapons development.
ODM party leader and Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has travelled to the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination following a brief stay at a Nairobi hospital. According to the party's communications director, he is expected to return on Saturday.
Kiharu MP and PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro called on opposition leaders to set aside personal interests and unite to remove President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, promising free education, improved healthcare, and economic strengthening if elected.
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has praised the National Infrastructure Fund as a solution to Kenya's road financing challenges, announcing plans for a major dual-carriageway from Makutano through Mwea, Embu, Chuka, Meru and Maua following the Rironi-Mau Summit Road project.
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua criticized President William Ruto's visit to Bomet and Kericho counties, claiming the national government has failed to deliver development projects in the region despite securing votes from residents, and stating that Ruto had no new national government projects to launch or inspect during the visit.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, once political allies who campaigned together for President William Ruto, have reignited a confrontation over political control of the Mt Kenya region as they jostle for influence ahead of 2027.
A TIFA survey reports that 42% of respondents linked protest-related violence to President Ruto and the national government, while 24% blamed the national police; 82% of respondents support peaceful demonstrations as legitimate public expression.
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has authorised a joint technical committee with Tata Chemicals Magadi to review outstanding compliance issues, marking a shift from President Ruto's earlier directive for the company to leave. The committee, led by the Principal Secretary for Mining and Tata Chemicals' CEO, will examine unresolved matters and report findings to Joho's office.
Political analyst Abbie Zuena has challenged Kenyans to lead efforts for political change ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that changing political alliances alone will not deliver better governance. She argues the shift must involve voters and all generations, and questioned whether politicians backing a one-term administration are united on who should lead it.
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto's administration of seeking control of Magadi because of alleged mineral, oil and gas deposits, saying the discovery of lithium, oil and gas has heightened interest in the area. He called for the reopening of Tata Chemicals Magadi and said concerns should be addressed through public participation and consultation with the Maasai community.
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
President William Ruto's allies in Western Kenya, led by Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, have defended the IEBC against opposition claims that it could rig the 2027 General Election. The leaders urged politicians to respect the electoral commission's constitutional independence and accused the opposition of undermining confidence in the body.
United Opposition principals, led by Rigathi Gachagua and Justin Muturi, are calling for selflessness among themselves when deciding on a flagbearer to face President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Gachagua has expressed willingness to shelve his presidential ambitions if another candidate would be a sure bet to defeat Ruto.
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to execute its mandate under legal guidelines and remain focused on delivering a credible 2027 General Election, emphasizing transparency in procurement and strict adherence to the Public Finance Management Act.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has backed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions for 2027, saying age should not prevent young leaders from seeking the top seat and describing Sifuna as one of the serious contenders. Gachagua said he has no problem either deputising Sifuna or Sifuna deputising him, and pushed back against COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli's suggestion that the 44-year-old Sifuna is too young to run.
President William Ruto has branded Tata Chemicals "criminals" exploiting Kenyans during a Kajiado visit. Former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua alleged that Ruto wants to replace the company with a Chinese investor serving the President's commercial interests.
President William Ruto has branded Tata Chemicals "criminals" exploiting Kenyans, while former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua alleged the President wants to replace the company with a Chinese investor serving Ruto's commercial interests. Ruto defended his position against opposition criticism that he is scaring away investors.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he would be willing to become Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's running mate in 2027 if political calculations show Sifuna is the opposition candidate most capable of defeating President William Ruto. Gachagua argued the opposition should prioritize defeating Ruto by selecting the candidate with strongest nationwide support, regardless of seniority or personal ambition.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to resist political pressure and focus on delivering a free, fair and credible 2027 General Election, emphasizing that the stability and democratic values of the country depend on how the electoral agency prepares and conducts its work.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has called on residents to register for the Social Health Authority (SHA), arguing that healthcare access should not be treated as a political issue. He noted that nearly 507,000 people in Nyeri had registered for SHA, with the figure approaching 600,000, and praised Community Health Promoters for reducing disease burden.
Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.
Linus Kaikai's opinion column critiques increasingly absurd political rhetoric, citing a nominated MP's call for community members to leave the Rift Valley if they don't support President Ruto's re-election, and noting a pattern of inflammatory political speech ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru said she will not align with Democracy for the Citizens leader Rigathi Gachagua, stating she has kept a low profile for six weeks and will not join camps that "chase and deny people microphones." Her remarks appeared to reference an incident in which a former Kirinyaga Woman Representative was denied a microphone during a Gachagua visit to the county.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims Standard Media Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was abducted from the Gilgil–Nakuru Road on Tuesday and found near Masinga Dam on Wednesday, was preparing to publish an exposé on allegedly looted compensation funds for Mau evictees from the Kipsigis community.