Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hinted at a possible alliance with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a funeral service in Mbooni, Makueni County on Wednesday, December 19, Gachagua praised Kalonzo, particularly for working with the late former President Mwai Kibaki.
As such, Gachagua noted that the Mount Kenya region owed Kalonzo and they will pay back when the right time comes.
“We are very grateful, and we won’t forget those people from the Wiper Party, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, who have built a friendship that will last forever. We also won’t bother how Kalonzo helped Kibaki in 2007, the coalition between Kalonzo and Kibaki led to economic development that we had not seen since independence. We forgot to pay that ‘debt’ but we will pay that ‘debt’,” he said.
While faulting President Ruto for betraying him, Gachagua was full of praise for the Wiper Party leader, who he claimed stood for what was right against the Kenya Kwanza Government.
Gachagua also acknowledged the support from Members of Parliament from the Kamba community who stood with him during and after his impeachment process.
“We are very grateful to the Kamba community; we are grateful to Kalonzo, the Wiper Party, and the Members of Parliament. You have shown us true friendship at a time when we are being embarrassed by those whom we helped. We did not help you, we helped others but they have betrayed us. However, at this time when we are suffering, you have come to our rescue,” he added.
While giving an exact figure, Gachagua broke down exactly what was needed to triumph in the next election as he insisted his team hardly loses in politics.
“Mine is just to urge the Ukambani people to register as voters. As the nominated MCA said, leadership is registering and voting,” Gachagua said.
“In Kenya to win a poll, you need 50 plus one. We want Kitui Machakos and Makueni to register themselves so we can get 3.5 to four million. Once you get to that figure, look for me because on our side we want to push 10 million. Everything is about strategy.”
Gachagua’s sentiments were backed by one of his fiercest supporters, Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thangwa, who also publicly proclaimed his support towards Kalonzo.
“Whenever Kalonzo comes to Kiambu he is very welcome and we will walk with him in 2027,” the Senator said.
