Gachagua vs Matiang’i: War of words shakes Opposition
DCP leader made a proposal that seemed to downplay some opposition leaders' influence.
From left: Opposition party leaders Fred Matiang’i (Jubilee), Justin Muturi (Democratic Party of Kenya), Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper) and Rigathi Gachagua (DCP).
The opposition is once again facing renewed internal rivalries after Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua suggested a three-bloc alliance that brings together his party, the Linda Mwananchi Movement and the Wiper Patriotic Front.
His proposal appears to downplay the influence of other opposition leaders, including Jubilee Party Leader Fred Matiang’i, Martha Karua of People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Eugene Wamalwa of DAP-K, Ndindi Nyoro of People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) and Democratic Party of Kenya (DP) leader Justin Muturi in the formation’s broader 2027 political equation.
Wiper leader says his foot soldiers have failed to push back against Ruto’s inroads.
Their relations worsened during 2022 campaigns and after Gachagua became Deputy President.
The drama is playing out within a week after Gachagua separately met Sifuna and Musyoka at his Wamunyoro home.
The opposition has been jolted into confronting competing interests.
There has been no new confirmed infection since October 19.
The United States was the largest single contributor, at roughly US$878 million (Ksh114.14 billion).
The bullet from warring forces across the border struck Guche at the back of the head.
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