Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday, July 18, 2025, arrived in Boston during his two-month tour of the United States, where he  announced he will engage Kenyan diaspora communities and members of the international community on what he describes as “the state of the nation.”

Gachagua, who was accompanied by his Wife, Pastor Dorcas, was received at Boston Logan International Airport by Kenyans living in Boston.

“In the company of my Spouse, pastor Dorcas, we arrived in Boston to meet Kenyans who live and work here. We will discuss matters in Kenya and bring our minds together on how to make our country better again,” he stated on his X account.

This move comes days after the former Deputy President ruled out any possibility of dialogue with President William Ruto, insisting that the only meaningful engagement Kenyans should prepare for is the 2027 general election.

Speaking to members of the Kenyan diaspora in Seattle, Washington, Gachagua dismissed any suggestions of talks with the current administration reiterating that together with People’s Liberation Party boss Martha Karua, are firm in their resolve not to entertain any backroom deals with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

According to a post on X by the former Deputy President of Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua, exercising in Boston on July 18, 2025, there seems to be a shift to a lower-profile life abroad after a turbulent political career marked by corruption charges dropped in 2022 and public disputes with President William Ruto.

His recent engagement with the Kenyan diaspora in Boston aligns with a growing trend of exiled politicians leveraging expatriate communities, supported by a 2023 study from the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies indicating that 15% of Kenyan diaspora remittances fund political activities.

The serene suburban setting contrasts with his past, where a 2024 Human Rights Watch report documented heavy police escorts during his Kenyan walks, highlighting a surprising shift to personal freedom amid ongoing political tensions, including the recent arrest of MP Jayne Kihara for defying summons.