Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua delivered a scathing political speech at the AIPCA Church in Kihoya, Murang’a County, where he took direct aim at President William Ruto, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), and the state’s alleged interference in Democratic Congress Party (DCP) rallies.
Speaking to a charged congregation, Gachagua accused President Ruto of panicking over the growing popularity of the DCP, branding it a “national party with a vision.” He warned the President against using state machinery to suppress opposing voices, alleging that security officers had disrupted a DCP rally in Kakamega just a day prior.
“Mr. President, stop panicking. DCP is here to stay. Sending security officers to disrupt our meetings like you did in Kakamega is a misuse of power,” Gachagua said.
In a rare moment of contrition, Gachagua apologized to the people of Mt. Kenya for what he described as a political misjudgment in supporting Ruto during the last election.
“I apologize to you, the people of the mountain, for having misled you to vote in this brutal man who is now determined to finish us. As we speak, he is planning to grab land belonging to the late Hon. John Michuki,” he said.
Gachagua, who has recently distanced himself from UDA, claimed the party has lost its political relevance, referring to it as a “dead shell.”
“There is no one interested in UDA anymore. In 2027, the DCP will send Ruto home very early in the morning,” he stated confidently.
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The Deputy President also hinted at a political reawakening in Mt. Kenya, emphasizing the need for a new caliber of leadership rooted in intellect and accountability. He dismissed the idea of electing leaders he termed as “tugege”—a derogatory reference to ineffective politicians.
“In the mountain, we must raise the bar. We will only elect intellectual Members of Parliament who can think for themselves, speak fluent English, and represent us with dignity—not those who only say ‘yes sir,’” Gachagua insisted.
He announced that the DCP will conduct town hall-style debates for all parliamentary aspirants to ensure voters choose capable, visionary leaders. He firmly ruled out the issuance of direct party tickets, promising a fair and transparent nomination process.
“We will elect people who will make you respect me for the next 30 years. No more blind loyalty. The era of dead parties and handpicked leaders is over,” he concluded.
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