Why Gachagua party is Ruto's new headache in Mt Kenya region

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the unveiling of of his new party, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in Nairobi on May 15th 2025. (Collins oduor, Standard)

The unveiling of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has catapulted its founder, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua into high table of the political party leaders exclusive club and is likely cause realignment as well as ripples.

Although Gachagua has been a harsh critic of President William Ruto’s administration, he only resigned from the ruling UDA party three days before unveiling the party, in a move that may see him increase his anti Ruto remarks as he continues to play the opposition politics.

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