Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is doubling down on his political comeback, declaring himself a leader “in the politics of saving Kenya” despite his impeachment last year.
Speaking on Weru TV Sunday night, Gachagua dismissed his ouster by MPs as irrelevant, insisting, “I was not impeached by the people—I’m still a leader, and that’s why they listen to me everywhere.”
Gachagua outlined a two-pronged mission: fixing Kenya’s ailing economy, which he slammed as riddled with “too much theft,” and restoring the “dignity” of the Mt Kenya region.
“Kenya is headed in the wrong direction,” he warned, vowing to tackle economic woes and ensure his region isn’t “duped” in the 2027 elections.
To do this, he’s set to launch a new political party in May—one that Mt Kenya can call its own—with a Gen Z deputy leader to rope in the youth.
Since his dramatic fallout with President William Ruto, Gachagua has emerged as one of the administration’s fiercest critics, accusing it of betrayal and mismanagement.
He’s now rallying like-minded leaders nationwide, aiming to unseat Ruto in 2027. “We’ll work together to take power,” he said, hinting at a broad coalition to challenge Kenya Kwanza.
Is this a genuine fight for Kenya, or a personal vendetta?
