Rigathi Gachagua targets Mt Kenya dominance for 2027 elections

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is attempting to consolidate political power in the Mt Kenya region through his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). His strategy, described by insiders as a “Green Wave,” aims to dismantle President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) machinery and secure all elective seats in the region for DCP candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

The DCP plan involves recruiting high-value candidates, including former MPs, governors, and senators, to leverage their grassroots support. The party is also reportedly targeting celebrities and media personalities to utilize their social influence. Additionally, politicians currently allied with President Ruto are facing pressure to switch sides, with those who refuse being characterized as betraying the community.

Gachagua’s political ambitions face several hurdles. The High Court recently declined to quash a Senate resolution that removed him from office, leaving his path back to elective politics uncertain. His efforts to unify the region are further complicated by the political resurgence of Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, the independent ambitions of figures like Justin Muturi and Peter Munya, and opposition from Martha Karua.