The British High Commission in Nairobi has dismissed as fake a viral letter circulating on social media claiming that the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister’s Office declined a meeting request from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

In a statement issued on Friday, May 22, 2026, the High Commission said the document, said to be from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, was not authentic.

“The British High Commission in Nairobi confirms that this letter circulating on social media is fake. If it were real, it would probably be stained with spilt tea,” the embassy clarified.

The fake letter had claimed that Gachagua’s request for a meeting with the UK Prime Minister was rejected because it was tied to Kenya’s domestic politics and the 2027 General Election campaigns.

“It has come to our attention that the principal purpose of the engagement being sought was not consular, humanitarian, or bilateral in character, but rather oriented towards the domestic political landscape of the Republic of Kenya, specifically, the positioning of your anticipated candidacy in the 2027 general elections,” the fake letter stated.

“Having given the request full and careful consideration, I must inform you that the Prime Minister’s Office is not in a position to accommodate the requested meeting during the current visit,” it added.

However, the embassy has clarified that the document should not be treated as official communication. The High Commission did not confirm whether Gachagua had formally sought a meeting with the British Prime Minister.

The former Deputy President is currently in the United Kingdom on a diaspora mobilisation tour aimed at rallying support for his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ahead of the 2027 presidential race against President William Ruto.

During his engagements abroad, Gachagua pledged greater political inclusion for Kenyans living in the diaspora, saying they would be considered for nomination to Parliament, county assemblies, and positions in government if he wins the presidency.

“I have said repeatedly that in our Senate, in our National Assembly, we must get some people nominated from the diaspora to come and represent your interest in the National Assembly and in the Senate,” Gachagua stated.

He also said counties where the DCP enjoys strong backing would prioritise nominating diaspora representatives to county assemblies as part of efforts to strengthen devolution and improve governance at the grassroots.