Latest stories tagged “Rigathi Gachagua”
Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a warning to Rigathi Gachagua, stating that he will monitor Gachagua's activities until 2027. This statement addresses concerns regarding violence, intimidation, and extortion in Kenyan politics, highlighting the ongoing issues within the political landscape.
Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the DCP, has denied allegations that Kalonzo Musyoka is the presidential candidate for the United Opposition. Gachagua stated that discussions regarding the opposition's flag bearer are still ongoing.
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, plans to sue the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) over alleged fraud in the instant traffic fine payment system. He has called on motorists to provide proof of payments made for overspeeding fines via the eCitizen platform to support his case. Njiru has previously represented Gachagua in various legal matters, including a challenge to his impeachment.
Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has intensified his conflict with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, labeling him the "father of violence" and accusing him of recruiting criminal gangs to incite chaos. These comments were made during the Kabiemit Community Empowerment Programme in Elgeyo Marakwet County, where Murkomen claimed Gachagua uses violence and misinformation to further his political goals.
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for his remarks ahead of the June 25 protest anniversary, accusing him of incitement and political hypocrisy. In a video posted on June 25, 2026, Sudi claimed that Gachagua was misleading the public by discouraging protests while secretly fostering tensions in the country. He referred to Gachagua as 'Mr Quarter Term' and suggested that his actions were harmful to national peace.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that there is a planned assassination attempt against him by rogue police in connection with the June 25 Gen Z protests. He has linked this alleged plot to previous attacks, raising concerns ahead of the protests.
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has welcomed a new group of defectors from the Jubilee Party in Laikipia County during a sensitization meeting in Rumuruti town. The event was presided over by Laikipia County Secretary Wahome Koinange and senior DCP official Hezron Obaga. Notable defectors include Charles Ndegwa, Virginiah Wahome, and Stephen Losiagol, who are reportedly close allies of former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi.