Rigathi Gachagua Stories

Full implementation of NADCO report puts UDA–ODM pre-election alliance under pressure
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 04, 2025

UDA and ODM pre-election alliance faces new pressure as NADCO report implementation advances, amid Rigathi Gachagua’s claims of bad faith and analysts...

Activist moves to appeal ruling on judges’ recusal in Kindiki ouster case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Dec 03, 2025

Through his lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui, Aura now argues that the issue of recusal remains unresolved. He claims the reconstitution of the three-judge b...

Seven arrested over Kariobangi North church chaos as police pursue more suspects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 03, 2025

Police added that more arrests are expected once investigators conclude photographic and acoustic analysis reports.

Gachagua rattles political scene with push for DCP-only candidates in Nairobi in 2027 polls
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua faces backlash after claiming his DCP should control Nairobi seats in 2027, with Kalonzo Musyoka publicly rejecting the all...

Police probe Kariobangi church clash as six injured in youth fight
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 01, 2025

The incident occurred as the congregation celebrated the election of David Wanyoike as Kariobangi North Ward Member of County Assembly (MCA) following...

Tear gas, running battles rock Kariobangi North as rival groups clash during Gachagua church visit
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

The confrontation broke out just before noon, prompting police to fire tear gas and shoot into the air to disperse the crowd.

Kimani Ichung’wa blames Opposition losses on ‘tribal’ campaign messaging
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2025

Ichung’wa said the Opposition had failed to articulate issues of national importance to voters, instead resorting to tribal narratives aimed at dividi...

Gachagua, governors, and MPs under probe by NCIC for inflammatory statements
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

In a report to the Senate Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration, NCIC CEO Daniel Mutegi identified the governor...

I feared for my life due to planned attacks: Gachagua on why he skipped Raila’s State funeral
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 17, 2025

Gachagua alleged that certain individuals within the government had previously planned to assassinate him, adding that earlier attempts on his life ha...

Gachagua proposes constituency-level declaration of presidential results to boost transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 06, 2025

Gachagua argued that delays in announcing presidential results at the national level have in the past created opportunities for manipulation.

Petitioner seeks recusal of judges in Gachagua's impeachment case over alleged bias
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 02, 2025

The dispute stems from the court's decision to handle his petition separately from other consolidated petitions, which Aura insists raise "identical a...

Defections rock Gachagua’s party ahead of by-elections
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

The back-to-back resignations have sparked concern within Gachagua’s inner circle about the party’s preparedness and ability to run credible campaigns...

Martha Karua says she will serve for only one term if elected president
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 26, 2025

Karua’s remarks echoed the core philosophy of the PLP, which was quietly formed in 2022 and describes itself as a movement of ordinary Kenyans determi...

Maraga rules out working with President Ruto, open to alliance with Gachagua
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Maraga, who has emerged as a vocal critic of the Ruto-led administration, noted that his decision to run for the presidency in 2027 was born out of a...

Gachagua declares 2027 presidential bid, dismisses impeachment concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

When asked about concerns regarding his impeachment, Gachagua pointed out that the law allows individuals to seek elected office while appealing convi...

Gachagua declines to provide details on alleged Ruto-Al-Shabaab meetings, insists matter is under US investigation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

Gachagua clarified that he was merely seeking a response from President Ruto, noting that the claims originated from the US Senate.

Gachagua reveals ministries, reforms he negotiated with Ruto for 2022 votes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

Among the positions, he said, included the ministries of Interior, Finance, Agriculture, Water, Lands, Trade and the Attorney General, which were part...

Challenging the status quo: Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba tells it all
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 23, 2025

Gathoni Wamuchomba has positioned herself as a vocal critic of President Ruto’s administration, focusing on what she describes as unchecked excesses....

Journalists injured while covering Gachagua's homecoming, equipment and vehicles destroyed by goons
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

The goons pelted stones towards Gachagua's motorcade as it made its way out of JKIA, allegedly in a bid to block its entry to the CBD.

IG Kanja quashes arrest speculation surrounding Gachagua’s arrival
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

IG Kanja stressed that “no one is above the law” and action would only be taken if Gachagua or his supporters violated the law.

Live blog: Suspected goons stone Rigathi Gachagua's convoy on Mombasa Road
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 21, 2025

On Tuesday, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen downplayed Gachagua's arrival but warned that security agencies are adequately prepared to deal with any in...

Moja Expressway dismisses fake notice on closure of section of expressway ahead of Gachagua arrival
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

The clarification follows widespread social media claims that the expressway was temporarily closed due to a procession by supporters of former Deputy...

Police ready to handle potential unrest as Gachagua returns from US, Murkomen assures
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

Murkomen said that while Kenya has remained peaceful during Gachagua’s absence, police are ready to act should his return trigger unrest.

Showdown looms as former DP Rigathi Gachagua cuts short US tour
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 14, 2025

In a statement on Thursday, August 14, Gachagua said his early return was to focus on preparations for the upcoming by-elections, apologising to suppo...

Gachagua petitions Supreme Court to block National Assembly's bid on Mwilu ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2025

Gachagua argues that the National Assembly is abusing the judicial process and undermining the integrity of the apex court by taking contradictory pos...

Murkomen tells Gachagua to record statement over Al-Shabaab claims upon return to Kenya
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 09, 2025

Gachagua recently alleged that President William Ruto met with three Al-Shabaab militia leaders at night in Mandera to discuss “business,” raising ser...

President Ruto blasts opponents over 'wantam' demand
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 09, 2025

Ruto, who hosted thousands of youths at State House in an economic empowerment programme, appeared bullish, listing his achievements and announcing hi...

Man shot as police disperse opposition supporters at Gilgil rally
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 02, 2025

The rally ended abruptly when police officers fired tear gas canisters and confronted the crowd. In the chaos, the man was shot and left seated on the...

Court declines to nullify DP Kindiki’s swearing-in as Gachagua seeks Sh40 million compensation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 31, 2025

Gachagua is demanding a monthly salary of Sh1.2 million for the remainder of the presidential term—totalling about Sh40 million—along with reinstateme...

Blow to Gachagua as High Court rejects second bid to recuse impeachment case judges
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 31, 2025

The request, filed by several lawyers, challenged the legality of the current bench and proposed that the matter be referred back to Chief Justice Mar...

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