Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that the longstanding political ties between the Kikuyu and Kalenjin communities cannot be severed despite political differences and individual acts of betrayal. Gachagua said the relationship between the two communities dates back to the 1950s, when former President Daniel arap Moi visited Mzee Jomo Kenyatta during his restriction…
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, raising concerns over his safety ahead of a planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County on Friday, August 21, 2026. In a letter dated Thursday , August 20, 2026, Gachagua said he would visit the…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over a series of utterances he allegedly made during political rallies and public events in different parts of the country. The commission says the statements are part of ongoing investigations under Sections 27, 29 and 63C as read with Section 63E…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally left the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and announced that he has joined the People’s Party of Kenya and the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro made the announcement on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, where he confirmed that he and his supporters…
Nyandarua Senator John Methu has taken a swipe at President William Ruto over his recent assertion that he has not yet begun campaigning for the 2027 General Election, claiming the Head of State is already in campaign mode despite insisting otherwise. In a statement on Monday, July 27, 2026, Methu sarcastically dismissed Ruto’s remarks as…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed claims that he is seeking to divide the Mt Kenya region, insisting that his remarks are aimed at highlighting historical and development inequalities between communities in the larger Mt Kenya bloc. Speaking during an interview with local station on Monday, July 27, 2026, Ruku said the region…
A delegation of members of the Kipsigis community from Kenya’s South Rift region has arrived at Wamunyoro for consultations in a meeting expected to focus on political and community affairs. The gathering, currently underway, brings together leaders and representatives from the Kipsigis community as part of ongoing engagement with the Democracy for the Citizens Party…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized President William Ruto, stating that the political agreement involving National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi benefited only the two leaders and their families while failing to deliver on promises made to the people of Western Kenya. In a statement issued on Thursday, July…
Calm prevailed across Kericho County on Monday despite calls by activists to hold Saba Saba demonstrations, with businesses operating normally under heightened security. Security officers maintained patrols in major towns and trading centres as residents went about their daily activities without disruption. Several business owners welcomed the peaceful atmosphere, saying demonstrations would further strain an…
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has opened applications for aspirants seeking to vie on its ticket in the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency by-election following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, who was a member of Jubilee. He died on Sunday, March 29, 2026.. In a public notice dated April 26, DCP called…
