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'No lies, no false promises': Gachagua launches bid to unseat Ruto

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [File,Standard]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he will run for president in 2027, pledging to restore Kenya to what he described as its former state under the late President Mwai Kibaki.

His announcement comes amid growing political realignment ahead of the 2027 General Election, with opposition figures exploring a united front to challenge President William Ruto.

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