Gachagua address his eligibility to vie for presidency after impeachment ruling
By Emmanuel Rono, June 9, 2026Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that he remains eligible to contest for the presidency despite the High Court upholding his impeachment from office.
Speaking during a press conference on June 9, 2026, Gachagua assured his supporters that he is ready to vie for the country’s top seat, insisting that the impeachment process does not bar him from seeking elective office.
He expressed confidence in his political future and urged his supporters to remain steadfast, saying he will continue engaging with Kenyans as he pursues his political ambitions.
“I wish to assure my supporters across the country that I am eligible to vie as a presidential candidate, and I hope you on the ballot on August 10, 2027, should the formula agreed upon by the United Alternative Government favour me as a single presidential candidate,” Gachagua said.
Consultative meeting
Gachagua has said he held a consultative meeting with his supporters at his Wamunyoro home, where he said he was instructed to form a political party.
The former DP said he has since established the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), adding that the decision followed extensive consultations with his political base.
“When I was removed from office, I retreated to my village in Wamunyoro and held consultative engagement with the people of Kenya for 4 months. I was instructed to form a political party, solidify Mt. Kenya’s political base and look for friends across the country. This I have successfully done, the mountain is united,” Gachagua said.
He further stated that his supporters have directed him to implement a joint strategic plan anchored at the Wamunyoro residence for 45 days, which he says will guide his future political steps.
“From Monday, I will come to Wamunyoro village for 45 days to start exhaustive and extensive consultations with my supporters on the formula of identifying a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto,” Gachagua said.