Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has escalated his attacks on President William Ruto, declaring that he will “teach” him politics ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking on May 1, 2026, during a thanksgiving ceremony at Korompoi village in Kitengela, Kajiado County, Gachagua dismissed the president’s political approach, stating: “I don’t want to brag, but you don’t know any politics! I will teach you Politics next year! umesomea mambo ya matawi!”

Addressing residents at the home of Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) National Chairman David Ole Parseina, Gachagua expressed confidence in his party’s prospects.

“Hii chama ndio itaunda serikali mwaka ujao. Tukipanga serikali, watu wa Kajiado na jamii ya Maa watakuwa kwa meza ya kitaifa!” he said. He added: “Kajiado mkinifanya niwe rais nitapanga watu wenu kwa serikali yangu!”

DCP strategy and Kajiado political focus

Gachagua used the event to outline the growing influence of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, declaring Kajiado a key battleground. “Kajiado ni DCP,” he said, while rallying support for the party’s grassroots expansion.

He also congratulated Parseina on his appointment, stating in a message shared on X that the party’s philosophy is anchored on the interests of ordinary citizens.

He said the party aims to secure multiple elective seats in the county, including governor, senator, Woman Representative, Members of Parliament, and MCAs.

The remarks signal an intensified push to consolidate regional support as political formations begin to take shape ahead of the next election cycle.

Criticism of Ruto administration and opposition plans

The former Deputy President has in recent months criticised Ruto’s leadership, rejecting calls for a two-term presidency. In a statement shared earlier, Gachagua said: “WANTAM cannot be an option to a despotic regime, this is; it will be one term, round one and one way!” He accused the government of failing Kenyans, citing insecurity and incidents of violence in Nairobi.

He referenced protests in 2025, where groups of goons disrupted demonstrations and destroyed property, and criticised what he described as inaction by security agencies. Gachagua also pointed to challenges in Nairobi, saying governance failures had affected the city’s status.

At the same time, he has been engaging with opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Eugene Wamalwa, in efforts to build a united front.

The coalition has indicated it will field a single presidential candidate in 2027, though the name will be unveiled closer to the election period.

Gachagua has maintained that the opposition remains intact and focused on strategy, stating that unity talks are ongoing as leaders position themselves for the contest.