Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said leaders accused of corruption, land grabbing, and abuse of public resources will be held to account in the 2027 elections.

In a post on his X account, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, Gachagua said Kenya is facing deep economic and governance challenges and accused unnamed leaders of worsening the situation.

“On 10th August 2027, there will be no escape route for liers, corrupt oligarchs, looters, thieves of public resources, land grabbers, and all manner of leaders who have stained Kenya with innocent blood of our citizens,” he wrote.

He said the country’s economy is under severe pressure, claiming young people are struggling with unemployment, education systems are failing, and healthcare delivery is weak.

“We firmly stand to demand accountability for the people of Kenya. Kenya’s economy is hurting the worst in history,” he said. “Our young people have no jobs; their education has been badly mutilated. Kenyans have no healthcare.”

Gachagua also pointed to land issues in Kajiado County, saying residents have suffered widespread grabbing of land. He said the problem is not isolated but affects many parts of the country.

“Kajiado County, like every corner of our nation, has suffered land grabbing of the worst magnitude,” he said.

He further highlighted infrastructure challenges in Kiserian, saying residents continue to struggle with poor roads and neglected development.

“Kiserian residents, too, continue to suffer bad infrastructure atop all other ills,” he said. “Kiserian, remain strong; good days lie ahead.”

Warning on goonism

His remarks came on the same day he warned that what he called “goonism” could destabilise the country if not addressed early. In a separate statement reported during a church service in Kajiado County, he compared organised violence in Kenya to militia groups in Sudan and gangs in Haiti, saying such groups grow when they are tolerated or supported.

“Hii RSF started as a criminal gang… then it developed into a state militia backed by the state,” he said, referring to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces.

He also cited Haiti’s history of gang violence, warning that similar patterns could emerge locally if unchecked.

“These gangs that you are dealing with here… what will they eat?” he asked.

The former Deputy President said Kenya must avoid becoming what he called a “country of goonism,” adding that accountability and stronger leadership were necessary to restore public trust.