Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cast himself as the voice of a growing national resistance, using a rallying message in Nyeri Town to signal an early push toward the 2027 General Election.
In a statement shared after engaging residents, Gachagua said Kenya’s future depends on unity and a collective rejection of what he described as failed governance. He claimed to be speaking for both the young and the old, saying Kenyans were increasingly united against corruption, state-sponsored violence, extrajudicial killings and what he termed the abuse of the rule of law.
“In one strong voice, the people have said no to corruption, no to state-sponsored violence and militia, no to the sale of our strategic national assets, no to poor policy, no to lies and fake promises,” Gachagua said. “They have also said no to extrajudicial killings and the abuse of the rule of law.”
Without directly naming the government, the former deputy president framed his message as a liberation call, invoking the sacrifices of Kenya’s independence heroes and portraying 2027 as a decisive moment for the country. He said Kenyans were determined to “liberate our nation and live in a country our forefathers shed their blood for.”
Gachagua thanked residents of Nyeri Town for what he described as their resilience and courage, a message likely aimed at consolidating support in the Mount Kenya region, a key battleground ahead of the next election.
“2027 is the year of great promise,” he said, in remarks that underscore his growing political posture as an alternative power centre and a central figure in the unfolding succession politics.
The remarks come amid heightened political tension, rising public anger over governance, and early manoeuvring by senior politicians seeking to position themselves ahead of the 2027 polls.
