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Why Gachagua must carefully vet 'shareholders' in his new party
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua poses for a photograph after unveiling his new political outfit, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), at the party headquarters in the Lavington, Nairobi, on May 15, 2025.
What you need to know:
- Gachagua's foot soldiers in the Mt Kenya region should prepare themselves for a battle royale.
- The granting of Level 6 status to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital in Kisumu is good news.
Caution • Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua “is either a truthful political prophet or an easily excitable power wielder prone to regrettable cheap shots”, says Taabu Tele. His unsolicited word of advice to him is that he must properly vet the shareholders buying into his new political company, DCP, or he risks repeating the costly mistake of yet another disinheritance.” His contact is [email protected].
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Loyalty • Now that ex-DP Gachagua has unveiled his Democracy for the Citizens Party, his foot soldiers in the Mt Kenya region should prepare themselves for a battle royale, says Chris Kiriba. “To prove their loyalty to the new outfit, they should troop out of UDA and seek re-election in their new vehicle unless they fear falling on their own political swords.” His contact is [email protected].
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Growth • The granting of Level 6 status to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital in Kisumu is good news, as this will bring critical health services closer to the people, says Miriam Manya. “The management should ensure that patients receive the best medical treatment and are handled with respect. Kudos to the staff for keeping the hospital clean!” Her contact is [email protected].
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Graft • A new cash cow is illegal construction, says Evans Macharia Mwangi. And he can’t help pointing the finger at the National Construction Authority. He adds: “Illegal sites are always marked in red, ‘Illegal, Remove or Stop Construction’. But the work goes on; your guess is as good as mine why. The anti-corruption agency should arrest the situation.” His contact is [email protected].
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Convenience • Nairobi City County, which has just published its long list of land rate defaulters, should make it easier for the landowners to check how much they owe, says Gitonga Kathurima. “The county should create a tab on a website, which one can check using the block or land reference number without going through the whole list.” His contact is [email protected].
Have a convenient day, won’t you!