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Gachagua: We cannot allow Ruto to harass our candidate

By Irene Githinji | 1h ago

Former Deputy President and DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua during the interview at his residence in Nairobi on October 28, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition principals to restrain their supporters and cease giving conditions in the quest to pick a single candidate to unseat President William Ruto.

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