Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday struck a defiant political tone, declaring that Kenyans would use the next general election to “correct all the wrongs” facing the country, as he rallied supporters in Gatundu South Constituency.
Speaking in Kiamwangi, Gatundu South, Gachagua said the message he was receiving across the country was clear and unchanging: voters were determined to reclaim the nation from what he described as goonism, corruption and poor leadership. He framed the 2027 general election as a decisive moment for Kenya’s future, urging citizens to remain united and resolute.
“The message from the people of Kenya remains one: in the next year’s general elections, we will correct all the wrongs and ills our nation has been subjected to,” Gachagua said. “We are committed to reclaiming our country from the grip of goonism and corruption.”
His remarks come amid heightened political temperatures, with leaders across the divide intensifying early campaigns, positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 polls. Gachagua’s language echoed growing public frustration over the cost of living, governance concerns and allegations of corruption that have dominated national debate in recent months.
The Deputy President thanked residents of Kiamwangi for turning out to welcome him, describing their reception as a sign of enduring public support. “Asanteni sana, wananchi wa Kiamwangi, Gatundu South Constituency, for your warm greetings,” he said, adding that Kenyans should not lose hope despite current challenges.
Gachagua portrayed the push for political change as a grassroots-driven movement rather than an elite project, insisting that ordinary citizens were increasingly determined to hold leaders accountable. He urged voters to remain vigilant and to reject violence and intimidation, which he linked to what he called goonism in politics.
While he did not name specific individuals or institutions, his comments were widely interpreted as a critique of entrenched political interests and a signal that the coming election would be fiercely contested.
Gatundu South, part of the Mount Kenya region, remains a key political battleground, with leaders keen to consolidate support in an area that has historically played a decisive role in national elections. Gachagua’s visit and remarks are expected to further energise political mobilisation in the region as the race to 2027 gradually gathers momentum.
