Kang’ata Dismisses DCP Defection Claims, Says UDA Losing Grip in Mt Kenya

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang'ata announced he will not seek reelection on the UDA ticket, citing political reasons. Following his announcement, some leaders accused him of defecting to Rigathi Gachagua's DCP, which he denied, stating that government actions were inadvertently boosting DCP's popularity. Kang'ata was also criticized for allegedly pressuring for the deputy president position after Gachagua's impeachment.