{
  "id": 13793593,
  "title": "Methu breaks silence after changing clothes on top of a campaign vehicle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/methu-breaks-silence-after-changing-clothes-on-top-of-a-campaign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T20:17:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/methu-breaks-silence-after-changing-clothes-on-top-of-a-campaign-vehicle"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nyandarua Senator John Methu addressed the controversy surrounding a viral video of him changing shirts on top of a campaign vehicle. Speaking during an interview on October 11, 2026, Methu explained that the incident occurred during a rally in Komaiko, Kiambu County. He likened the act to football celebrations, where players often remove their shirts after scoring a goal, stating that this is a common occurrence in football. The senator added that a member of the crowd had requested his shirt, leading him to remove it, give it to the person, and subsequently put on another one. Methu clarified that he was unaware someone was recording the incident and merely responded to the request for his shirt. He also mentioned the possibility of President William Ruto facing challenges in securing a second term if opposition parties consolidate their support in various regions, likening it to hunting from all directions. Methu expressed confidence in his party, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), and their stronghold in the Mount Kenya region. He highlighted the success of the DCP in the Ol Kalou by-election, where their candidate, Sammy Kamu Ng'otho, received over 85% of the votes against the government-backed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate. Methu criticized other opposition parties for not following the DCP's strategy of consolidating their political strongholds, urging them to concentrate on their respective regions instead of holding boardroom meetings.",
  "summary": "Nyandarua Senator John Methu has explained why he removed his shirt and wore another one while standing on top of a campaign vehicle in a video that has since gone viral, eliciting mixed reactions among Kenyans. Speaking during an interview with a local media station on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the outspoken Democracy for the […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}