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Cash, bullying and betrayal drive exodus from Gachagua's DCP

By The Standard January 17, 2026

Source: The Standard

Cash, bullying and betrayal drive exodus from Gachagua's DCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has repeatedly claimed that his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) will sweep all elective positions, especially in the Mt Kenya region. However, recent defections from his camp paints a different story.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has repeatedly claimed that his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) will sweep all elective positions, especially in the Mt Kenya region. However, recent defections from his camp paints a different story.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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