Gachagua to launch new political party in May, says will field candidates in all positions

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyans to support his new political party, set to be launched in May, promising it will be the best alternative to the ruling Kenya Kwanza.

Gachagua says the party will field candidates for all positions, with the goal of sending the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) packing.

Gachagua revealed that the new party will have strong leadership from Kajiado, with the national chairman hailing from the county.

He said: “Tunaunda chama yetu ya siasa, hiyo chama watu wa Kajiado ndio mtaongoza. Hiyo chama yetu mpya tutatangaza mwezi wa tano na National Chairman wa chama chetu mpya atatoka hapa Kajiado. Tutasimamisha mtu kutoka Rais, Governor, Senator, Mbunge, Women Rep mpaka MCA Mko tayari?"

As President William Ruto plans his tour of Mt. Kenya counties next week, Gachagua took a swipe at the Head of State, accusing him of making empty promises.

"Yule jamaa pia alidanganya mimi…alikuja na bibilia akasema mwathani agochwo tukafikiria ni mkristo, kumbe alikuwa ni fisi amevaa ngozi ya kondoo," said Gachagua.

Despite facing criticism from some leaders in his Mt. Kenya backyard for prioritizing a Mt. Kenya agenda in national politics, Gachagua is now embracing a broader narrative, calling for unity among Kenyans and an end to ethnic divisions.

Gachagua stated: "Nataka muungane muishi pamoja na muoane na kuondoa ukabila."

Several leaders in Kajiado, including Kajiado Senator Lenku Seki and Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo, have been strong supporters of Gachagua’s political ambitions, with Gachagua banking on his selection of a party chairman from the region to boost his popularity further.