Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to unite with all Kenyans in a collective effort to challenge President William Ruto’s administration and diminish his chances of securing re-election in the 2027 general election.
Since his impeachment last October, Gachagua has criticized Ruto’s leadership. On Monday, he joined opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa at the launch of the DAP Party headquarters in Nairobi.
Gachagua expressed his commitment to working with opposition forces to bring change, emphasizing the sacrifices necessary to ensure Ruto becomes a one-term president.
He accused the current administration of being authoritarian and highlighted controversial policies, such as tax hikes, which he claimed sparked widespread protests. According to Gachagua, the government operates as a "one-man show," silencing dissent and surrounding itself with subservient leaders. He noted that his inability to conform to such a system led to his departure.
Kalonzo Musyoka urged Kenyans to remain vigilant, encouraging them to document inflammatory statements made by government officials that could incite ethnic tensions. He suggested forwarding such evidence to the International Criminal Court, claiming it would serve as a deterrent.
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In recent months, Gachagua and other politicians have accused President Ruto of reviving the Mungiki criminal gang to sow division in the Mt. Kenya region. Ruto, however, has dismissed these allegations, calling his critics "incompetent and corrupt."
Gachagua has been building political alliances since his ouster, including meeting with Martha Karua, NARC Kenya leader, to strategize on challenging Ruto’s administration.
During a symbolic visit to Karua’s home in Kirinyaga County, Gachagua pledged to recruit more allies for the cause. He has also held consultative meetings at his Nyeri County home to shape his political future.
