Gachagua hosts 80 former Nairobi councillors

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has intensified his efforts to consolidate his political base in Mt Kenya, meeting with over 80 former councillors from Nairobi County.

Gachagua, who on Wednesday held a meeting with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K boss Eugene Wamalwa, is actively reaching out to various leaders to strengthen his political influence.

On Tuesday, he also held talks with former Justice Minister Martha Karua, who recently rebranded Narc Kenya into the People’s Liberation Party (PLP).

“This afternoon, at our Wamunyoro residence, I met slightly over 80 former MCAs and councillors from across Nairobi County,” Gachagua said on his X account.

He stated that their discussions focused on the political changes that have occurred since their time in office and the lessons learned along the way.

They also explored the opportunities these changes present for his team ahead of the 2027 elections.

“We also discussed the dynamics of Nairobi—where and how to engage—to bring about the positive change we envision. The consultations continue,” Gachagua added.

Since his removal from office, Gachagua has met delegations from various counties, including sitting MPs, senators, and former elected leaders, as he seeks to expand his political influence beyond Mount Kenya.

Additionally, he has engaged with aspiring politicians eyeing various seats in the next general election, including those planning to challenge President William Ruto’s allies.

So far, Gachagua has held meetings with delegations from Kisii, Nyamira, Nakuru, Meru, Laikipia, and Kirinyaga counties, as he strategizes on challenging Ruto’s dominance.

Recently, he hosted a team of lawyers from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), led by Steve Mbugua.

He noted that their discussions focused on the state of national politics, highlighting both challenges and opportunities in governance.

“They brought with them a broad range of perspectives, from constitutional law to human rights, and how we can collectively uphold and promote the fundamental rights and freedoms of all people,” Gachagua stated.