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'I will vie for Presidency in 2027,' Gachagua says as he attacks Ruto By Stephen Letoo May 01, 2026 07:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua in Kajiado. …
'I will vie for Presidency in 2027,' Gachagua says as he attacks RutoDCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has challenged DCI Director Mohamed Amin to travel to his Wamunyoro home to record his statement, alleging contact with suspects in researcher Dr. Victoria Mutiso's murder case. Gachagua refuses to present himself at DCI or police offices, citing his status.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has challenged DCI Director Mohamed Amin to travel to his Wamunyoro home to record his statement, alleging contact with suspects in researcher Dr. Victoria Mutiso's murder case. Gachagua refuses to present himself at DCI or police offices, citing his status.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senate flagged 27 counties for failing to allocate adequate funding to development projects, with Senate Speaker Amason Kingi accusing affected administrations of prioritising recurrent expenditure over service delivery. Nairobi County emerged as the top performer in development spending, while Turkana County ranked second after spending Ksh.4.2 billion on development projects during the 2024/2025 financial year.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights and Office of the Attorney General have developed a legislative proposal allowing protest notices to be submitted via email, WhatsApp, or affixed near police stations, following a High Court judgment directing the government to establish clear regulations for public assemblies and law enforcement use of force.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has officially removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as ODM Secretary General, following an earlier party NEC resolution. Sifuna's lawyer has indicated he views the removal decision with suspicion.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Controller of Budget flagged defiance of austerity measures in the national government's nine-month expenditure report, showing Ksh.17.3 billion spent on domestic and foreign travel, with State House and the Foreign Affairs Department among the largest spenders despite President Ruto's calls to reduce travel expenditure.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A fuel crisis is gripping parts of Africa including Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Burundi, with shortages and long queues at filling stations blamed on disrupted supply chains caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Kenya maintains supply through its government-to-government importation framework, though prices have risen in Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Middle East crisis affecting about 20 per cent of global petroleum supplies is causing fuel shortages across East Africa, with Ethiopia experiencing severe shortages that have cut daily diesel availability by half and paralyzed transport. Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary says the government is using government-to-government arrangements to source fuel from outside the region to prevent shortages.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chaos erupted at the burial of Seme MP James Nyikal's father in Kisumu County when mourners demanded that Siaya Governor James Orengo leave the ceremony. Orengo, who leads the Linda Mwananchi faction, was forced to exit after youth descended on the front row, though clergy intervention later restored order.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Maseno South Diocese Anglican Church Bishop Charles Ong'ijo has accused the executive and legislature of letting down Kenyans and failing to prioritize their welfare. He challenged Parliament to work as intended rather than becoming "a choir" and criticized the President for failing to deliver on key pledges.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has affirmed he will run for president in 2027 to unseat President William Ruto. Speaking in Kajiado County, Gachagua vowed to make Ruto a one-term president, with his allies claiming he is the only candidate within the United Opposition with the capacity to defeat him.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →