#Fred Matiang’i

Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of political bullying and double-speak. According to The Eastleigh Voice, he also said Gachagua was undermining efforts to unite the opposition before the 2027 election. In a statement on Monday, Muturi questioned whether Gachagua was truly committed to the shared goal of winning State House. The dispute is about how the opposition should be built. The Eastleigh Voice reported that Gachagua wants an alliance anchored by himself, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. Under his plan, his wing would deliver the Mt Kenya and Maasai vote. He puts that vote at 35 per cent of the electorate. Sifuna and Musyoka would mobilise support in Western and Ukambani. Together, the alliance would pass the 50 per cent plus one needed to win. Muturi rejected the idea. He said winning the presidency requires nationwide support, not a few regional blocs. "Is the objective to win the presidency or to control MPs, legislators, and devolved units while sacrificing the bigger national ambition?" he asked, according to Nairobi Wire. "Kenya is bigger than any one politician. State House is the national prize," he said. Muturi added that his party is open to dialogue but will not give in to intimidation. The former National Assembly Speaker also pointed to Gachagua's own family history. He recalled that…