Gachagua to hold Murang’a rallies a day after Ndindi Nyoro’s political tour

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be holding rallies in Murang'a County on Thursday, August 20, 2026, the day following Ndindi Nyoro's political rally, according to a statement released by a Maragua parliamentary aspirant from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Gachagua's itinerary for his rally tour includes stops in Murang'a Town, Kangari Town, and Kandara Town.

Nyoro's political activities in Murang'a County mark his inaugural party event following the launch of his People's Party of Kenya (PPK). Despite claiming to be an opposition member and pledging that his party would also be opposition, some within the Gachagua camp, including the DCP, have rejected Nyoro's party, describing it as a state creation aimed at undermining the DCP's influence in Mt Kenya.

Gachagua's allies have pushed for a unified approach, advocating for the "one party, one mountain and one agenda" rallying call, which they believe will effectively marginalize Nyoro's PPK.

This development occurs as Gachagua has pledged to hold rallies in areas where President William Ruto or his allies plan to visit, aiming to counter their political presence and prevent Ruto from gaining support from Mt Kenya in the 2027 General Election.