Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially resigned from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.
Gachagua, who has been a prominent figure within the party, made the announcement in a statement released on 12th May. The resignation comes amid growing speculation over his political future.
In his resignation letter from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Rigathi Gachagua, the 2nd Deputy President of Kenya, provided several reasons for his decision to leave the party.
Gachagua expressed disappointment over the party’s failure to uphold its foundational ideals. He claimed that the UDA, which was initially based on promises of unity and prosperity for all Kenyans, had strayed from its original mission.
“By a copy of this letter, you are notified that I have officially resigned from the UDA Party with immediate effect. I have made this decision in knowledge of the ideals of the Party we believed in and so were millions of Kenyans, but now has turned out as the most dangerous political moment for the people and the Republic of Kenya in the retrogressive philosophy of an unfit class to govern our Nation,” the former DP said.
“It is my patriotic duty as a Kenyan, believing in the rule of law and millions of others who do so, in the sanctity of our constitution and respecting our forefathers and freedom fighters in the cause for our great nation, that I tender my resignation from the party.”
Additionally, Gachagua criticized the party’s leadership, particularly in relation to the Kenya Kwanza coalition’s direction.
He cited the coalition’s approach as one of “sinusoidal malignancy,” implying inconsistency and harmful political maneuvering.
“While affirming the Kenya Kwanza Manifesto, our Presidential Candidate then (in 2022), said, ‘It is my firm conviction that the unity, stability and prosperity of our country lies not in the greatness of men but in the strength of our institutions,’” he quoted, before stating that this commitment turned out to be “a lie.”
On the other hand, Gachagua argued that the current leadership, which was supposed to prioritize political inclusion and economic empowerment, had failed to do so.
“No nation can be built on a litany of lies,” he concluded, showing his belief that the promises made by the party were not being fulfilled.
