"I'm the glue that unites the opposition" - Gachagua to continue Wamunyoro meetings

Speaking during a church service in Kiambu on Sunday, November 15, Gachagua responded to criticism over his meetings with opposition leaders at his Wamunyoro home, declaring that the meetings will continue.

He also responded to President William Ruto's remarks about hosting only three opposition leaders, saying the President should be concerned because the meetings are focused on finding a single candidate to challenge him in the next election.

“I have seen the President complain that people are meeting at Wamunyoro under trees. Mr President, do not complain. If you are not aware, those three leaders are meeting to plan how you will go home,” Gachagua said.

Gachagua announced that he will hold another meeting on Monday with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K Leader Eugene Wamalwa, assuring that meetings with opposition figures will continue.

“Even tomorrow, we will sit down as another group of three leaders, myself, Kalonzo and Eugene Wamalwa,” he said.

He also highlighted previous engagements with other opposition leaders, including Jubilee Partly leader Fred Matiang’i and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, adding that Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua would also be part of upcoming discussions.

“Last week, Kalonzo, Matiang’i and I held a meeting. The other day, we met with Sifuna, and soon we will also sit down with Martha,” he said.

Gachagua further defended his role in the opposition, arguing that the leaders' visits to his Wamunyoro residence were a reflection of his position in bringing them together.

“I am the one bringing people together. If you see people coming to Wamunyoro, it is because I am a leader,” he said.

He described himself as the glue holding the opposition leaders together, citing the meetings with figures such as Sifuna, Kalonzo and Wamalwa as part of the ongoing efforts to unite the opposition.

“I am the glue that is putting the leaders together,” he said.

Gachagua vowed to sustain the meetings, saying he was committed to ensuring the opposition makes progress towards agreeing on a joint political direction before the next General Election.

He said he is prepared to make sacrifices and play a central role in bringing the leaders together, adding that consultations will continue as they work towards identifying a single presidential candidate to face President Ruto.