Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has met with former Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Chairperson Irungu Nyakera, just days after the latter was dismissed by President William Ruto. The meeting, held on Monday and publicized by Nyakera through social media, marks another significant moment in Gachagua’s ongoing political reawakening.
Nyakera, who recently fell out with the Kenya Kwanza administration despite having been appointed under it, expressed gratitude to Gachagua for his counsel. “Because the mountain was shaken, it is now more united than ever before. Asante your excellency @rigathi, for your words of wisdom and great counsel,” Nyakera said in his post.
Nyakera’s replacement at KICC by Samuel Waweru came shortly after he became increasingly vocal against some policies of the Ruto-led administration. His meeting with Gachagua adds to the growing list of political figures aligning with the former DP, who appears to be charting a new course ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Gachagua has recently intensified engagements with leaders perceived to have been sidelined by the current regime. He has also opened channels with opposition figures including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Martha Karua, signaling a broader political coalition might be in the works.
The former DP has been hosting these political discussions from his residences in Wamunyoro and Karen. According to sources close to him, these engagements are part of a grander strategy to assert his relevance in the national political landscape and to consolidate his grip on the vote-rich Mt Kenya region.
Gachagua’s allies have confirmed that he plans to unveil a new political party, with its launch initially scheduled for February. Although the date has since shifted, preparations are reportedly complete.
With the Mt Kenya region showing signs of political restiveness and discontent, Gachagua’s moves could reshape the dynamics within the Kenya Kwanza alliance and the broader 2027 electoral contest. His efforts to rally disgruntled leaders and form new alliances may well be the beginning of a formidable political resurgence.
