Gachagua hints at forming govt with Kalonzo ahead of 2027 elections
By Cynthia Lodite, February 23, 2026Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has given a clue that together with Kalonzo Musyoka, they will build a government sharing his six months achievements upon assuming office.
Speaking on Monday, February 23, 2026, during a rally in Mulot Bomet County, Gachagua announced his plans to compensate individuals who were sent away from the Mau forest.
On his part, Gachagua noted that upon his assuming office together with Kalonzo Musyoka within six months, they will ensure that the victims are compensated and settled.
“Nataka kuwahakikishia tukiwa na Kalonzo Musyoka, tukiunda serikali within Six months watu wale walitolewa Mau forest tutawapatia compensation waanze maisha yao,” Gachagua said.
Worth noting, his remarks come at a time when the members of the united opposition have committed to holding mega rallies in the Rift Valley backyard, which has been considered for a long time to be controlled politically by President Ruto.
Gachagua’s message to Rift Valley leaders
At the same time, Gachagua scoffed at Rift Valley leaders, accusing them of elevating President William Ruto to almost divine status while sidelining the region’s pressing development needs.
During the Rift Valley rally, Gachagua argued that constant praise and public adulation for Ruto have become a distraction, diverting attention and resources away from projects that could uplift local communities.
“Wabunge wenu wote wamenunuliwa. Hawaongei. Senator haongei. Wajumbe hawaongei. Sasa Riggy G atakuwa mtetezi wa Kipsigis kwa sababu mmedhulumiwa,” he said.
In his charm offensive to counter Ruto in his turf, the Democracy for the Citizens (DCP) party leader has said the united opposition will address the pressing needs, urging the residents to vote out leaders who have neglected them in the 2027 general elections.
Gachagua and other opposition bigwigs stopped at Mulot on their way to the Gusii tour, where they are expected to hold rallies in Kisii and Nyamira counties to shore up political votes as they strategise on making Ruto a one-term president.
Since his ouster from the Kenya Kwanza government, the DCP boss has embarked on a political revenge plan to unseat the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leader, who is now courting the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to cement his reelection plan.