The Senate upheld five of the 11 accusations levelled against the DCP leader, finding him guilty of gross constitutional violations, gross misconduct and breaches of the National Cohesion and Integration Act over ethnic incitement.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking in Sigor, West Pokot, on October 16, 2026, Junet said he was unwilling to share a platform with Gachagua, whom he accused of promoting tribalism and spreading hatred.
By David AbonyoAlthough he did not attend the gathering, the former deputy president used the occasion to honour Raila’s contribution to the country, describing the late former prime minister as “the father of our democracy a
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Kihara claimed Gachagua secured only five votes during the selection exercise, arguing that the outcome could later have been used to portray his choice as one that did not enjoy overwhelming support from Mount Kenya leaders.
By Chrispho OwuorAccording to Gachagua, such demands would encourage separate presidential campaigns based on regional loyalties, making it harder for opposition leaders to settle on a single candidate.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking during a town hall community engagement in Marlborough, Massachusetts USA on Saturday, Gachagua said Kenyatta had retired from active politics and dismissed claims that the former president was financing opposition activities against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
By David AbonyoThe Politrack Research Team survey released on October 1, 2026, shows Ruto with 45.1 per cent of the respondents' preference, while Sifuna followed at 19.6 per cent. Kalonzo Musyoka was third with 10.3 per cent.
By Maureen KinyanjuiUkombozi Alliance was launched on September 21 following the rebranding of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, which former President Uhuru Kenyatta had assembled in an unsuccessful effort to secure the presidency for Raila Odinga.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking to Kenyans in Texas, United States, on September 26, 2026, the Democracy for the Citizens Party leader said history could repeat itself, with a united opposition developing divisions as the election approaches.
By Samuel OtienoThe Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) Secretary-General said Gachagua appeared unsettled by his recent media appearance, despite the former deputy president having spent much more time giving interviews across different platforms.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking in Dallas on Friday, September 26, 2026, Gachagua said the political changes being sought by the United Opposition would not solve the country’s problems unless they were followed by clear action to create jobs.
By Maureen KinyanjuiGachagua made the proposal on Friday, September 25, 2026, while speaking to Kenyans in the diaspora in Texas, where he raised concern over what he described as the growing culture of daytime drinking in the country.
By Maureen KinyanjuiTrans Nzoia Governor cited the Azimio Coalition, which he said brought together about 25 parties behind former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as an example of different political parties working towards a common presidential bid.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWajackoyah made it clear that he still intends to contest the presidency and wants voters to decide who should lead the country when they go to the ballot.
By Chrispho OwuorThe DCP Secretary for Planning and Economic Affairs said there was no reason for the parties to force an early agreement when coalition-building was still taking shape.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader said the “Wantam” message, which calls for Ruto to serve only one term, should not be treated as a substitute for a governing programme.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking during his ongoing tour of the United States, Gachagua interpreted the incident as a sign that elders had failed in their alleged attempt to divide Mt Kenya and were now seeking to install Kindiki as spokesman of the same community.
By David AbonyoSpeaking to business executives at Silo Modern Farmhouse in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, on Friday, September 18, 2026, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader said delayed government payments were hurting Kenyans whose livelihoods depended on contracts with public institutions.
By Maureen KinyanjuiNyutu said his decision to remain aligned with Gachagua had continued despite the former deputy president's removal from office
By Chrispho OwuorThe senator said residents were also unhappy with remarks made by Ruto and his allies, which he claimed had created the impression that the community was being treated as an opponent after backing the President in the 2022 election.
By David AbonyoGachagua said Ruto’s 2022 victory was not proof that Uhuru was wrong about him, but rather a result of the former President failing to persuade enough Kenyans about his concerns over Ruto’s leadership.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe Kiharu MP said the political environment surrounding the United Democratic Alliance at the time also made it harder to convince established figures to join the party’s presidential campaign.
By Maureen KinyanjuiAddressing Kenyans in the United States on Sunday, Gachagua said the opposition’s growing activities in Nairobi over the weekend demonstrated its strength in the city, which has about 2.7 million registered voters.
By David AbonyoMukunji says the accusations are aimed at silencing him for speaking out on issues affecting residents, including alleged police brutality and the regulation of muguka farming.
By Samuel OtienoThe DCP leader said the matter required a fair taxation framework that would take into account the significant contribution of diaspora remittances to Kenya’s economy.
By Bradley BosireSpeaking to the Kenyan community in Portland, Oregon, United States, on Friday, September 11, 2026, Gachagua said the opposition principals had chosen to work through their individual party structures as they prepare to settle on a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement on Thursday, Gachagua claimed the President had travelled to the region to respond to public discontent after receiving votes from residents who expected development from his administration.
By Maureen KinyanjuiHowever, Kituyi said the situation would take a different meaning if Nyoro was opposed to Ruto and had committed to backing a joint opposition presidential candidate.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking to Kenyans in Spokane and Pullman, Washington, he said the new government would have to start by dealing with governance problems that can be addressed through political will, especially because the country would face serious financial pressure.
By Maureen KinyanjuiSpeaking in an interview on NTV on Monday, the Homa Bay Town legislator said the movement's visibility was largely being amplified through the media and social media rather than reflecting strong grassroots support.
By David Abonyo