I am not a bully, Gachagua tells Matiang'i and Muturi
Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has denied allegations of bullying made by other political figures. He emphasized the need for strategic mobilization to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 elections.
Why it matters
This reflects the shifting political alliances and internal tensions within the Kenyan opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has defended himself from claims that he is arrogant and has been bullying the opposition as claimed by Jubilee party leader Fred Matiang'i and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi. The DCP leader said that the Muturi and Matiang'i think that he is arrogant yet he is being truthful about how hard it is to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Elections. Gachagua said that the only way to send Ruto home is if the leaders go out and mobilise, only a high number of votes will unseat him. "When I tell some we wake up and work, they say I am bullying them. No!" He called out Muturi saying that the recent by election in Mbeere where he is a leader his party performed poorly against the ruling United Democratic Alliance.
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