GACHAGUA SETS TO BREAK FROM LOCAL TO DIASPORA POLITICS

Ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has unveiled plans to embark on a two-month visit to the United States, aimed at engaging Kenyans living abroad and encouraging them to contribute to development efforts back home.

While addressing a congregants at the ACK Diocese of Nyahururu in Laikipia County on Sunday,29, June, he explained that the tour was motivated by a desire to reconnect with Kenyans who relocated to the U.S. years ago, achieved financial success, but have since become disconnected from their communities in Kenya.

“And that is why I am going to America for two months — to search for our people who vanished there. They went there for many years and have become very wealthy, but here we are struggling. I have gone to look for those people in places like Texas and urge them to return and support us and help us. So we can love each other,” he said.

The former number two noted that his endeavours would target states such as Texas where he plans to encourage Kenyans abroad to uphold ties with their origins and maintain strong bonds with their home regions.

He also used the moment to address Kenyans living in major cities like Nairobi, reminding them to remain connected to their native areas and consistently give back.

“Come back and stay with your people when they are alive. You will not live in Nairobi forever. I am happy because of diaspora people, and that is the way. You should not forget that no one does not have their place of origin,” he added.

Gachagua further touched on his strained relationship with President William Ruto, attributing the fallout and his eventual removal from office to his dedication to advocating for development in his home area of Wamunyoro.

“I was beaten by Ruto because of Wamunyoro, where I come from. Now Wamunyoro has become a mountain. Everyone has their home. Let everyone go back to their homes and help their people build good homes. Do not drive a big car, but when you come back home, it’s a shame."

The DCP leader further expressed optimism that his support at the grassroots remains strong. He attributed this to his continuous engagement with the public and attentiveness to their concerns.

He also applauded members of the diaspora who have continued to channel resources back home, particularly toward family welfare and church projects.

“I am someone who listens to the ground, and I can say things are ok. I want to thank the diaspora people in a special way. I am so humbled because of you and the Nairobi people because of the good work you have been doing in supporting your people back here in Nyandarua. May God bless you, and if God blesses you with stuff, come back and bless your parents with it and also build churches here,” he said.