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Gachagua accuses Ruto of intimidating DCP candidates

Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua address a  rally in Bisil, Kajiado County on October 03,2025 during a meet the people tour to solidify their base. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of buying, coercing and intimidating his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidates contesting various seats in the upcoming by-elections

Speaking during the unveiling of the DCP nominees on Friday, Gachagua said his former boss has resorted to intimidating the candidates in a bid to stop them from contesting.

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