Jubilee blasts Gachagua’s DCP over violence claims amid rift in Uhuru-backed opposition
The pushback comes as tensions deepen within the broader opposition movement backed by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Jubilee Party has responded to allegations linking it to unrest during opposition activities in Naivasha and Nakuru, rejecting claims made by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua's allies. Jubilee Secretary General Moitale Ole Kenta accused DCP-aligned figures of attempting to blame the party for the clashes, stating that the incidents showcased failures in policing and security rather than any wrongdoing by Jubilee.
Kenta emphasized that Jubilee had consistently condemned violence and maintained that the party was not involved in organizing chaos on its streets. The pushback occurred as tensions intensified within the opposition movement backed by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, with DCP aiming to expand its national reach under Gachagua while other parties resist consolidating the opposition under a single political entity.
Gachagua and his supporters have accused the government of deploying goons to disrupt DCP activities, with Gachagua vowed to continue mobilizing nationwide ahead of the 2027 General Election, despite allegations of police intimidation.
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