Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua departed for the United States today from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking his first international trip since leaving office.
Leading the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Gachagua will undertake a two-month tour across several U.S. cities, including Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, and Baltimore.
The visit aims to engage the Kenyan diaspora through town hall meetings and social gatherings as Gachagua promotes his political agenda and rallies support ahead of the 2027 General Election.
While he has not officially declared his candidacy, Gachagua has been vocal about his intention to challenge President William Rutoâs re-election bid, vowing to limit Ruto to a single term.
Under the âwantamâ slogan, Gachagua has allied with other opposition leaders, including Wiperâs Kalonzo Musyoka, Peopleâs Liberation Partyâs Martha Karua, DAP-Kâs Eugene Wamalwa, and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangâi, to mobilize support for the upcoming polls.
Sources indicate Gachaguaâs itinerary includes meetings with U.S. investors reportedly interested in partnering with Kenyaâs opposition ahead of 2027.
This visit follows Matiangâiâs own international campaign launch in Texas, signaling an intensifying push by opposition figures to gain traction both domestically and internationally.
In recent statements, Gachagua has emphasized a strategic shift for Kenyaâs opposition, urging youth, particularly Gen Z, to channel their activism from street protests to electoral power.
He has expressed concern for the safety of young protesters while advocating for stronger voter mobilization efforts.
The former deputy presidentâs U.S. tour represents a critical step in building momentum for his political comeback as he seeks to leverage diaspora support and international partnerships to reshape Kenyaâs political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
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