Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continued to make inroads into the political arena by joining opposition leaders in the launch of new headquarters for the Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) on January 27, 2024.
Gachagua attended the launch accompanied by his allies including Member of Parliament for Githunguri Constituency Gathoni Wamuchomba and former Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru.
Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa, a vocal legislator who defended Gachagua at the height of impeachment, was also present during the launch. Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu also joined the former DP.
Besides Gachagua, Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his allies trooped at the event on invitation from DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa.
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka who recently announced plans to support former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to go for the top seat, was also present during the unveiling of the new DAP-K headquarters.
Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala’s attendance raised eyebrows about his political future following his unceremonious ejection from his post in the ruling party.
Politics play out
The DAP-K new headquarters launch was dominated by succession politics with leaders present calling for the need to unite to send packing the current administration.
Wamuchomba rallied on Gachagua, Kalonzo and Wamalwa to find the shortest possible way of defeating Ruto in 2027. She claimed that the Kenya Kwanza regime had made lives difficult and ruined the education system.
Thang’wa on his side reprimanded President William Ruto’s administration for failing to honour its campaign pledges.
The issue of abductions also featured in their speeches with Senator Dan Maanzo decrying over police’s unresponsiveness in the case of the missing Mlolongo four.
Maanzo challenged the people to register in masses and prepare for the next polls.
Gachagua’s latest meeting comes days after he agreed to work with Martha Karua. This followed their meeting in Kimunye, Kirinyga County, where the two buried the hatched and committed to forge a united alliance.
