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Former Deputy President leading Democracy for the Citizens Party, actively building opposition coalition ahead of 2027 election.
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… "Watu ambao wanawania kiti cha urais, ikiwa ni pamoja na Karua, Gachagua, Kalonzo, Matiang’i, Sifuna, wananchi wanasema muingie kwa nyumba mpigane kama mtapigane, lakini mtupee candidate mmoja atapeleka Kasongo nyumbani," Jane Njeri, Kirinyaga Woman Representative, said. …
'Don't repeat the same mistake', Uhuru tells Kenyans over Ruto reelectionCitizen Digital
Gachagua claims President Ruto’s media outburst stemmed from foiled Mrima Hill Mineral deal By Kenneth Gachie October 03, 2026 11:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua holds an indo …
Gachagua claims President Ruto’s media outburst stemmed from foiled Mrima Hill Mineral dealCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent condolences to families of 17 Catholic pilgrims who died in a road crash at Salama along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. …
Gachagua Mourns 17 Catholic Pilgrims Killed in Salama CrashCitizen Digital
… The gathering brought together several opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s representative, Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. …
Uhuru, Njeri Maina call for one opposition candidate against Ruto in 2027The Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterOther leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i, Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sherriff Nassir, and Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, …
NTSA opens probe into crash that killed 17 on Nairobi-Mombasa highwayThe Standard
… eader Martha Karua, Kirinyaga Women Representative Njeri Maina said the leaders should face off and fight it out if necessary, but leave the room united behind one candidate to take on Ruto. “For those vying for the Presidency, from Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua …
Fight if you must, then rally behind one candidate, Njeri tells oppositionThe Standard
… Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also sent his condolences following the crash. …
Families mourn as Salama road crash claim 17 pilgrimsThe Standard
If I were President William Ruto, I would not worry too much about what Rigathi Gachagua says about me. …
Mr President, you need more truthful advisers around you!Citizen Digital
… This comes after former Deputy President and DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua accused the government of slowing down the fight against illicit brews in the Mount Kenya region since his removal from office.
Kenya Kwanza leaders accuse Uhuru of backing opposition over Dangote dealCitizen Digital
Ruto has planted 'moles' to divide opposition, Gachagua claims By Emmanuel Too October 02, 2026 04:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua holds an indoor prayer service with the loca …
Ruto has planted 'moles' to divide opposition, Gachagua claimsOpposition unity discussions are intensifying following talks between Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, followed by separate discussions with Democratic Action Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Luhya council of elders on timing the Opposition's Presidential flagbearer announcement and electoral process timelines.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Opposition unity discussions are intensifying following talks between Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, followed by separate discussions with Democratic Action Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Luhya council of elders on timing the Opposition's Presidential flagbearer announcement and electoral process timelines.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri as opposition leaders navigate competing interests over who should challenge President Ruto in 2027, with tensions around Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's potential candidacy complicating efforts to forge a common front.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, with the Office of the Fourth President and various political leaders sending birthday wishes celebrating his service to Kenya and contributions to the African continent.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi Karemba announced he will not seek re-election on President Ruto's UDA ticket in 2027, part of a wider trend of Mt Kenya leaders leaving the ruling party. He said he will spend two months consulting constituents before choosing a new party, with reports suggesting a move to the People's Party of Kenya.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Rigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to drop his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, citing his own campaigning for Kalonzo's successful 1992 parliamentary election on a KANU ticket while Ruto was part of Youth for KANU '92.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called on road safety authorities to strengthen efforts to prevent tragedies following a fatal crash at Kanga, near Mtito Andei, that claimed 22 lives when a public service vehicle and a commercial vehicle collided head-on on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway. The NTSA indicated improper overtaking may have contributed to the accident.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru of pursuing the Deputy President seat and sabotaging the region's support for current DP Kithure Kindiki. Ruku argued that the DP position is the President's prerogative and that Mount Kenya should back only one candidate.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a broader alliance around a common candidate.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
A September 2026 opinion poll by Research 8020 Limited found President William Ruto leads hypothetical 2027 presidential preferences with 26 per cent support, one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 25 per cent, with other candidates trailing. The survey of 3,760 Kenyans across all 47 counties found 57 per cent believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction, with cost of living (65 per cent), unemployment (58 per cent), and corruption (43 per cent) cited as leading concerns.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met with Narok County Women Representative aspirant Tayiana Christine Koshal and assured her of free and fair party primaries ahead of the August 2027 General Election. The meeting reflects DCP's efforts to attract candidates as political parties prepare for nominations.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya admitted that the World Bank financed the Kitale market construction through the Kenya Urban Support Programme, with additional funds from the Kenya Devolution Support Programme and the county government totaling Sh874 million. He stated that development projects are welcome but should not be politicized.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed the possibility of a first-time Member of Parliament winning the 2027 presidential election, arguing that Kenya's political history shows all former presidents gained adequate political experience before seeking the top seat.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that young politicians should build political networks before pursuing national campaigns and cautioning against alliances driven by personal business interests.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro has accused DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua of launching propaganda attacks against him rather than uniting the opposition against President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro claimed Gachagua's party has established a media team to portray him as a government project and is using vernacular radio stations to discredit him instead of challenging Ruto.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party and Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi outfit are planning joint rallies, beginning with a gathering in Nyahururu this weekend, with further meetings planned in the coming weeks.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party and Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi outfit plan joint rallies, with details from a Tuesday meeting in Wamunyoro indicating a series of coordinated meetings in coming weeks to build political momentum.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Equitable Party Leader Edwin Sifuna has accused government leaders of resorting to personal insults when challenged on their performance, rather than providing substantive responses to questions about policies such as the affordable housing agenda. Sifuna said he has become a target of insults from government leaders despite raising issues of public concern.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya from the United States on October 20 without public fanfare, meeting with leaders of the Linda Mwananchi Movement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi Movement Head of Communications Pauline Njoroge accused Ruto supporters of selective outrage over Senator Sifuna's meeting with former Deputy President Gachagua, arguing that Gachagua publicly condemned brutality during youth protests and opposed the 2024 Finance Bill, while Ruto pushed for it.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua held a meeting with Linda Mwananchi leaders including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at his Nyeri home, where attendees say they discussed a possible alliance between Gachagua and Linda Mwananchi ahead of next year's General Election, an agreement on Nairobi leadership, and strategies to lock out President William Ruto in Western and Mt Kenya regions.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula walked out of a requiem mass for former lawmaker Burudi Nabwera at Friends Church in Lang'ata on Wednesday after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was invited to address mourners. The incident highlighted deepening political divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election, as Sifuna used the gathering to condemn tribal politics and call for national unity.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders at his Nyeri home to discuss a possible alliance ahead of next year's General Election, including plans for Nairobi leadership and strategies to exclude President Ruto from Western and Mt Kenya regions.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met Linda Mwananchi movement leadership to discuss the 2027 election, with sources indicating that Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as the main contenders for the United Opposition's presidential candidate, with the candidate to face President William Ruto to be named next year.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at his home hours after returning to Kenya from a close to two-month stay in the United States. The meeting comes as political alignments take shape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua welcomed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi brigade members to his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri on Tuesday, signalling growing prospects of political cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →