Gachagua: 2022 promises were built on lies and conmanship, 2027 will be liberation
By Kenneth Mwenda, April 25, 2026Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stepped up his criticism of the Kenya Kwanza administration, accusing it of failing to deliver on key promises made during the 2022 election campaign and calling for what he described as a “liberation” in 2027.
In a post on his X account on Saturday, April 25, 2026, Gachagua said the commitments made to Kenyans were “built on quicksand and lies of a lifetime conmanship”.
“The promises they made in 2022 were built on quicksand and lies of a lifetime conmanship,” he wrote.
He went on to question the government’s record on healthcare, education, taxation, and job creation, arguing that citizens had been left disappointed.
“Where is the Universal Healthcare promised? Where is free primary and secondary school education? Where is the lower tax regime promised? Where is the robust diplomacy promised? Where is constitutionalism? Where is the freedom of worship?” he posed.
Gachagua also accused the government of failing young people, saying job creation had not met expectations.
“Where are the jobs for our young people? They have stolen our resources, they are now stealing the future of our young people,” he added.
He further claimed that public resources meant for essential services had been misused.
“Their pockets are spilling with money meant for healthcare and school capitation,” he said.
Gachagua called for what he termed a restoration of dignity for Kenyans, including better services and improved living conditions.
“We must get back the dignity of the Kenyan people. Employees must get the dignity of their payslip again. Kenyans must get good healthcare and infrastructure. Our children must smile back in class again,” he wrote.
He also warned against insecurity, saying no parent should lose a child due to state excesses.
“No parent should bury their kids from bullets commanded by rogue government excesses,” he stated.
The former deputy president said political sentiment in parts of the country, including Mombasa, showed growing support for change. He pointed to a rally at Tononoka Grounds, saying it reflected public frustration with the current administration.
“Tononoka Grounds in Mombasa County have affirmed,” he wrote.
He concluded by setting a political tone for the next election cycle, stating that change would come in 2027.
“On 10th August, 2027, these con-masters must go,” Gachagua declared.
Opposition unity drive intensifies
His remarks came as opposition leaders intensified their activities in Mombasa County, where they have been rallying residents to consider new leadership ahead of the next general election.
A section of leaders allied to Gachagua toured the coastal city on Saturday, April 25, 2026, urging residents to critically assess the current administration and back a change in leadership.
The group said the region continued to face economic pressure, unemployment, and uneven development, issues they pledged to address if given power.
During the tour, the leaders stressed unity within the opposition, saying a coordinated approach would strengthen their chances in coastal Kenya, a region seen as politically competitive.
They also linked their campaign to wider national concerns, including governance and resource distribution.
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi also added his voice to criticism of government programmes while speaking at Kongowea Market in Mombasa. He called for a forensic audit of the Hustler Fund after concerns were raised in an Auditor-General’s report.
“When we came here to Kongowea Market in 2022, standing with Kenya Kwanza, we spoke with conviction and hope,” Muturi said.
He added: “We told you the hardworking traders and ordinary wananchi that the Hustler Fund would uplift your businesses, expand your opportunities, and restore dignity to enterprise at the grassroots.”
Muturi said recent findings raised serious concerns that could not be ignored.
“This is not a small administrative error, it is a serious breach of public trust,” he said.
He warned of possible irregularities in the system, including fake identities and weak controls.
“There is growing concern that the system may have been infiltrated by fake identities, duplicated registrations, and ghost borrowers,” Muturi added.
Mrima Hill issue
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa also criticised government management of resources during the same opposition tour in Mombasa.
He accused officials of planning to exploit mineral-rich areas
such as Mrima Hill in Kwale County without proper benefit to local communities.
“Tunapo ongea hapa Pwani, kuna madini Mrima Hills. Matrillioni ya pesa. Sasa amefanya mpango auze madini yenu hapa,” Wamalwa said.
He also raised concerns over past industrial decisions in the energy sector, saying Mombasa had lost jobs after the closure of key facilities.
“Pili tulikuwa na refinery hapa Mombasa. Vijana walikuwa wanapata kazi, jamani hiyo refinery imeenda,” he said.
Wamalwa further claimed that strategic assets had been transferred in ways that disadvantaged local communities, claims that government officials have previously defended as part of reform and privatisation processes.
They also made a key political announcement involving Mombasa politics, where Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka confirmed that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, also known as Jicho Pevu, would contest the Mombasa governor seat on a Wiper ticket in 2027.
The opposition has continued to frame its campaign around economic hardship, governance concerns and youth unemployment as it builds momentum ahead of the 2027 elections.
Political analysts say the early campaigns signal the beginning of intensified mobilisation efforts, particularly in key voting regions such as the Coast, where competition is expected to be tight.