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Will Gachagua's new ally turn the tables in Magarini by-election?

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the unveiling of his new party, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in Nairobi on May 15, 2025. (Collins Oduor, Standard)

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is set to challenge ODM and UDA in the Magarini parliamentary by-election slated for November 27 this year after he recruited Mr Stanley Kenga to his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

UDA had stopped Mr Kenga from challenging the ODM nominee and immediate former MP, Mr Harrison Garama Kombe, leading to his dramatic move to Mr Gachagua’s camp so as to have his name on the ballot.

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