Asset and rabble rouser: Two sides of Rigathi Gachagua in the opposition

Former DP accused Mr Muturi and Dr Matiang'i of failing to mobilise votes and waiting for him...
Jubilee Party Leader Fred Matiang’i (left) Democratic Party counterpart Justin Muturi and Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua.
The growing political tension within the opposition escalated yesterday, bringing to sharp focus the role of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua in complicating efforts to build a united front.
Mr Gachagua is emerging as a polarising figure: the opposition’s greatest asset in vote mobilisation and at the same time, a figure that could scuttle the formation’s broader agenda of fielding a single candidate to face President William Ruto.
DCP leader made a proposal that seemed to downplay some opposition leaders' influence.
An illegal connection to Kenya Pipeline's main petroleum pipeline discovered inside a condemned building in Changamwe.
Withdrawing or spending money sent to you by mistake is theft.
The Kenyan secured the seat in the third round of voting after most contenders dropped out of the race.
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