Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has publicly endorsed Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji as his preferred candidate for the Embu gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election under the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) while launching a sharp attack on Governor Cecily Mbarireโs leadership. Speaking during a public engagement in Gategi Market, Mbeere South in Embu County, on Saturday, July 25, 2026, Gachagua accused Governor Mbarire of neglecting residents and prioritising President William Rutoโs political interests over service delivery.
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If plan ya DCP ya kuchukua Kangata is to front him to vie alongside Sifuna then nitaamini Geoffrey anaelewa hii kitu inaitwa siasa, deadly combo that one๐
Edwin Sifuna: I am not better than Natembeya. Sisi tuliketi for 10hrs kwa nyumba ya Natembeya na tukakubaliana kwamba lazima tumalize kasumba iliyopo hapa Western ili tuweze kuongea lugha moja
This is my prediction, Ruto will run with Wetangula in 2027 as DP. The mountain is gone for good. Mudavadi will decamp to Sifuna. Kindiki will go to Wamunyoro to pledge allegiance. Luo nyanza will be up for grabs and the key determinant will be turnout without Baba in the mix