Gachagua unveils party as Mt Kenya political turf war heats up

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, address residents of Kiserian yesterday.He appealed to the Maa community to rally behind his political party that he intends to launch next month. [Peterson Githaiga/Standard]

As former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua unveils his political vehicle today, its launch comes amid various political developments that could shorten its honeymoon period.

While he has branded it as a regional party for Mount Kenya, its officials set to be unveiled  include former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, who will serve as the Deputy Party Leader, former Machakos Town MP Victor Munyaka, the National Organising Secretary; and Kajiado Senator Lenku Seki, the Party chairperson.

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