Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua during an interview with KTN at his Karen Residence on October 5,2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has denied claims that he staged an attack on himself at an Anglican church in Witima, Nyeri County, two weeks ago, saying the incident was an attempted assassination. Gachagua called on the international community to intervene, accusing President William Ruto of sliding into dictatorship. Gachagua criticised Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, claiming he did not assume office through an electoral mandate. “The Constitution says a deputy president is elected,” he said.

Source: Standard Digital February 03, 2026 15:54 UTC