Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that an alliance between Western and Mt Kenya regions, alongside other voting blocs, could easily secure victory in Kenya’s 2027 general election. Speaking during an interview with media houses in Kakamega, Gachagua called for unity within the Western region, emphasizing its electoral strength and untapped potential.
Gachagua highlighted the importance of Western Kenya uniting under one voice to consolidate its political bargaining power. He noted that the region could boast over five million registered voters if concerted efforts were made to increase voter registration and turnout.
“If you work hard, you can achieve five million votes,” Gachagua stated. He urged Western voters to improve their turnout, which historically lags at about 65%, to reach 95% or higher. “You need to come out and ensure it is 95, 96, 98, or even 99 percent,” he added.
The former Deputy President challenged Western Kenya to stop relying on leaders from other communities to negotiate their political stake. He argued that the region has the numbers to assert itself independently.
“You have supported Raila Odinga, and while he has not succeeded, he has used your support to bargain his way into government,” Gachagua pointed out. He stressed that with a potential five million votes, Western Kenya does not need intermediaries to secure its place in national politics.
Gachagua further urged the Mulembe Nation to recognize its population strength and political weight, asserting that it is high time the community organizes its votes to make a significant impact.
“It’s about time the people of Western Kenya make a conscious decision on how to organize their votes to count and amount to something,” he said.
The former Deputy President also expressed optimism about the potential leadership within the region. He mentioned DAP Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala, and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as leaders capable of uniting Western Kenya.
“I am watching them, and if you ask me, I think they can unite the region,” he remarked.
Gachagua’s remarks underline his vision for a powerful Western-Mt Kenya alliance as a pivotal force in shaping Kenya’s future political landscape. His call for unity and voter mobilization reflects a strategy to leverage regional electoral strength for national influence.
