Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he could relocate to the United States if President William Ruto secures a second term in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during an interview with Inooro TV on Sunday, November 1, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader warned that opposition leaders could face difficulties if Ruto wins another term.
Gachagua revealed that he owns a home in the United States and would consider moving there if the President is re-elected.
The former Deputy President linked his possible departure to political divisions within the Mount Kenya region, arguing that failure to unite voters could give Ruto an advantage in the next election.
He maintained that the opposition had the numbers to defeat the incumbent if leaders and voters remained united behind a common political agenda.
According to Gachagua, he would not remain in Kenya if the region allowed itself to be divided politically, insisting that he had already made efforts to bring its leaders together.
His remarks come days after he returned to Kenya following several weeks in the United States, where he engaged members of the Kenyan diaspora and sought support for the opposition.
During his stay, Gachagua shared photographs of a residence in Dallas, Texas, which he later confirmed belonged to him, describing it as his home away from home.
Gachagua’s Remarks Spark Political Debate
The former Deputy President’s announcement comes amid growing disagreements among opposition leaders as they attempt to establish a united political front ahead of the 2027 elections.
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i recently criticised Gachagua, accusing him of contributing to divisions within the opposition through his leadership approach.
Matiang’i argued that Kenya’s political future should not be determined by ethnic divisions and called for broader cooperation among opposition leaders.
Meanwhile, disagreements have also emerged involving Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, adding to concerns about the opposition’s ability to maintain a united front.
Gachagua has continued to call for political unity, particularly in the Mount Kenya region, maintaining that a divided opposition could struggle to challenge Ruto in the next General Election.
His latest remarks have added another dimension to the political debate, particularly over the commitment of opposition leaders to remain in Kenya regardless of the 2027 election outcome.
