Rigathi Gachagua has made a serious accusation against the media that they have distorted his remarks related to the sharing of political seats in Nairobi.
The ex-vice president, on the other hand, argues that this misrepresentation is not only unfair but also dangerously misleading.
The accusations have caused a fierce clash between Gachagua’s faction and the press, which is only a few months away from the 2027 general election and brings to the fore issues of journalistic ethics and political accountability.
His statements during the Thanksgiving party edged towards the recently re-elected MCAs, and he attempted to justify that his previous assertions regarding possible seat wins in Nairobi were misunderstood.
He claimed that his comments were merely a part of the larger coalition discussion and not an “invasion” announcement. Gachagua called out Citizen TV reporter Stephen Letoo and charged that the author was biased on purpose.
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“A lie was told,” he pronounced with regard to a story that narrated police shooting tear gas in a church. He was adamant that the mob had gotten rid of the troublemakers before the police took any action, and he accused the media of distorting the truth.
He dared the editorial offices to stop giving a megaphone to what he called “propaganda” that is advantageous to the government, and he demanded that reporters take on more responsibility in their coverage, particularly with regard to the elections next year.The debate has a political dimension that goes beyond the surface.
The DCP party, of Gachagua, had previously hinted at a very optimistic strategy to get through the elections by obtaining several major seats in Nairobi under a coalition agreement.
This had also given rise to the interpretation that a power-sharing arrangement for the 2027 elections had already been drawn up.
Gachagua’s media attack, followed by his declaration that the reports misinterpreted his opinions, together with the public refutation of coalition allies like Kalonzo Musyoka, are all contributing to the growing internal mistrust.
The critics have already voiced their concerns that the resulting discord might split the opposition camps, which would thus benefit the government.
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