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Opposition leaders Eugene Wamalwa-DAPK, Rigathi Gachagua-DCP and Kalonzo Musyoka-Wiper arrive at St Mary's Catholic Church Kanduyi on June 14, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]
Former Deputy President and (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has stirred political debate after publicly taking responsibility for supporting President William Ruto’s rise to power, saying he and parts of the Mt Kenya and Rift Valley regions must “take the blame” for their electoral decision.
Speaking at St Mary's Catholic Church, Kanduyi , Gachagua said he had previously ignored warnings from former President Uhuru Kenyatta, insisting that he trusted Ruto’s leadership and mobilised support for his presidency.
“I take the blame and the people of the Central region. All parts of the country had rejected him and voted for Azimio,” Gachagua said.
