Morara Kebaso Alleges What Is Terrifying Matiang’i, Ndindi And Justin Muturi

Activist Morara Kebaso has weighed in on the friction between DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and other Mt. Kenya leaders, claiming the dispute comes down to a struggle for control of the region.

According to Morara, the problem that DCP and Gachagua have with Fred Matiang’i, Ndindi Nyoro and Justin Muturi is the need to control Mt. Kenya for power and negotiation.

He said they want a full basket of votes in their hands so they can bargain from a position of strength with other political players. In his view, any leader who competes for the same ground threatens that plan.

Morara went further and named what he believes is the party’s greatest fear. He said Gachagua may be barred by law from running for public office, and that if this happens, supporters could step off the DCP matatu and board another one that is actually going to town. He concluded that this is the only problem, dismissing other explanations for the rivalry.

The claims are his own reading of the situation. He did not present evidence of what DCP leaders discuss privately, and the question of Gachagua’s eligibility has not been settled publicly.

Gachagua was impeached as Deputy President in 2024 and has since moved to the DCP, which he is using as his vehicle for 2027.

The remarks come a day after Matiang’i accused Gachagua of arrogance and pride, warning that it could split the opposition.

He also said he has a serious problem with two or three people frogmarching everybody to a particular corner. Matiang’i has recently been seen more often with Nyoro, who is a known rival of Gachagua.

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