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Gachagua’s many political battles that could weigh down the opposition

His combative political style, both within and without, are raising serious concerns about the opposition’s ability to mount a credible challenge against President William Ruto.

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by LUKE AWICH

News14 October 2025 - 04:58
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua/FILE

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua is increasingly finding himself at the heart of a simmering storm that threatens to fracture the already fragile opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Regarded as a unifying voice for the vote-rich Mt Kenya bloc, Gachagua’s growing list of political wars has cast him as a polarising figure, whose fights risk undermining the opposition’s bid to challenge President William Ruto.

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