Gachagua faces fresh threats to his grip on Mt Kenya
Gachagua is facing renewed threats to his grip on the vote-rich Mt Kenya.
Rigathi Gachagua, the DCP boss, faces renewed threats to his control of Mt Kenya, a region crucial for votes. Following his convincing 85% win in the July 17 Ol Kalou by-election, Gachagua declared himself the undisputed leader and the DCP the party of choice. Competitors in this struggle include former President Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party, which garnered just 198 votes, and Peter Munya's Party of National Unity, with 28 votes.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, who joined the People's Party of Kenya (PPK), is branded a spoiler by Gachagua and allies, as he seeks to help accelerate the opposition agenda. Despite Nyoro's claims of being a genuine opposition leader, political pundits believe his strategy, timing, and execution do not favor him.
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