Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has shared a firsthand account of the challenges facing the residents of Mbeere North as he continues his tour of the constituency ahead of the November 27, 2025, by-elections.

Gachagua, who toured the villages of Kanyueri, Kiambundu, Ciuriari, and Mbaraga in Evurore Ward on his third day in the area, took to his Facebook page on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, to reveal their concerns.

Muguka and taxes

He outlined a choking, taxing regime and declining standards of the muguka businesses among the issues of utmost concern to the residents.

“In the villages of Kanyueri, Kiambundu, Ciuriari, and Mbaraga of the Evurore Ward, I shared a jovial village conversation with my fellow villagers and spoke openly about the truth about this brutal regime,” he said.

“They told me they can hardly breathe anymore; their Muguka business is down, taxes are choking them, and their sons are being brutally murdered, to say the least,” he stated.

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While highlighting the state of the economy under Ruto’s administration, Gachagua implored the residents to take action to redress their plight by voting for the opposition candidate, Newton Karish.

“They are too overwhelmed and exhausted to endure any more. I took the opportunity to narrate the beautiful story of Newton Karish and the November 27, 2025, by-elections in Mbeere North,” he stated.

As we enjoyed the hospitality from the family of Mbuvu wa Kiarani (Kang’aka), the villagers confided in me that they will never allow betrayal of their son, Newton Karish,” he added.

Mbeere North by-election

The DCP leader kicked off his door-to-door campaign in Mbeere North on Tuesday, urging residents to support Democratic Party (DP) candidate Newton Karish ahead of the November 27, 2025, by-election.

Gachagua has embarked on a door-to-door campaign in Mbeere North, urging residents to support Democratic Party (DP) candidate Newton Karish ahead of the November 27, 2025, by-election.

Gachagua framed the campaign as part of a broader push for change in Mbeere North, emphasising the importance of electing leaders who prioritise the welfare of the people.

“Change is in Mbeere North,” he added.

“I had an interactive experience in my morning walk on a vote drive for my favourite candidate, Newton Karish, who is a people-centred candidate,” the statement read.