Former Depupty President Rigathi Gachagua says nothing will sway, derail or block his ambitious plan to oust President William Ruto, insisting he will be on the ballot come 2027.
Gachagua, speaking in a candid youtube interview on Friday night, accused the President of mismanaging the country and burdening citizens with high taxes.
The former Dp, said his goal is to offer a better alternative and rescue the country from what he sees as failed leadership.
Gachagua, recently launched a new political party, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), which he plans to use as a platform to challenge Ruto in the 2027 election.
The former DP said many thought that his relocation to Wamunyoro, following his impeachment would be a punishment, but for him, it’s a blessing.
“They didn’t know. It’s like taking the fish back to the water.” Gachagua said.
Now leading the newly unveiled Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Gachagua said his time in Wamunyoro helped him think clearly and shape his next political steps.
“I’ve been holding consultations at home. This party is about providing better leadership,” he explained.
If the impeachment was meant to end his story, Gachagua believes it is only the beginning of a new and more meaningful chapter, one that starts in his Wamunyoro home.
"Nothing will stop me from vying for the 2027 presidential election", stated Gachagua with a finality, adding that Kenyans deserve better.
The former Mathira Mp, revealed that his newly launched party is receiving overwhelming support from Kenyans, through registrations, financially and other equipment.
"People have already contributed Ksh100million, four Prados and sound system for our campaign vehicles for our new DCP party, I have no capacity to fund it myself" he said.
Gachagua, warned President William Ruto against undermining the opposition, urging him to prepare for a spirited fight at the ballot come 2027.
He affirmed that Ruto’s ouster is inevitable, noting that the citizenry is no longer disillusioned by him fake promises and is tired of lies, overtaxation and underdevelopment.
Gachagua accused the current administration of pride, ignorance and misappropriation of public resources at the expense of the taxpayers.
Gachagua’s removal from office on October 18, 2024, made history. He became Kenya’s first Deputy President to be impeached, following accusations of undermining the Judiciary, abuse of office, and irregular acquisition of wealth, among others.
The National Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favour of his removal, and the Senate later upheld the decision after two days of hearings.
Despite his legal team’s attempts to delay the process, citing health issues, the impeachment stood.
However, this month, the Court of Appeal challenged how the case was handled. It ruled that Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu had no authority to assign a bench to hear Gachagua’s consolidated petitions. The case now awaits action from Chief Justice Martha Koome.
