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Gachagua to launch his party in 14 days

The former DP has already settled on his 2027 political vehicle.

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by JAMES MBAKA

Realtime20 January 2025 - 09:05
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In Summary


  • Gachagua is under pressure from his allies to unveil his political vehicle.
  • Gachagua has already started meeting various aspirants eyeing his yet-to-be-launched political party.

Former Deputy President Rigathin Gachagua with his allies in Laikipia on January 19, 2025

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will launch his party in early February as he lays the ground for the 2027 General Elections.

The former DP's allies have confirmed that plans to unveil the political vehicle are complete as Gachagua seeks to affirm his influence in national politics.

He also wants to consolidate his Mount Kenya heartland which has become furiously restive since his removal from office.

Former Laikipia Woman Representative Catherine Waruguru said the party to be unveiled next month has blue as one of its corporate colours.

"We are ready and the party will be unveiled next month,'' Waruguru said.

Embakasi North MP James Gakuya also confirmed that plans are almost complete to unveil Gachagua's political vehicle ''in the next few weeks''.

"The People's Deputy President will soon, in the next weeks launch the party that will shake the country's political landscape,'' Gakuya told the Star.

It is unclear if the former DP will acquire an existing party or unveil a newly registered political party.

Recently, the office of the political parties registrar has issued provisional registration certificates to some parties seeking full registration ahead of the 2027 polls.

On Sunday, while attending a church service in Laikipia County, Gachagua disclosed that his political party will be unveiled next month.

"In two weeks, I will give you direction and will do it in a live television interview. Currently, I am still consulting but early next month I will make a pronouncement,'' Gachagua said at Matanya PCEA, Laikipia County.

Gachagua has come under immense pressure from his allies to unveil his political vehicle as part of the plans to consolidate Mount Kenya ahead of the 2027 polls.

Gachagua has already started meeting various aspirants eyeing his yet-to-be-launched political party.

The former DP is planning to sponsor aspirants in various elective seats to challenge those allied to President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza government.

Gachagua's Wamunyoro Residence has become a beehive of activities will several politicians trooping to his rural home to seek his blessings ahead of the 2027 polls.

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