Gachagua responds to claims he repeats betrayal story due to lack of agenda

Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has defended his frequent claims that President William Ruto deceived him and the Kenyan people, insisting that acknowledging past mistakes is necessary to drive real change.

Speaking during a town hall meeting in Dallas on Sunday, August 3, 2025, Gachagua addressed growing criticism that he is overly fixated on betrayal narratives and lacks a clear agenda. 

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He admitted that some people believe he is overzealous and too passionate in his renewed push for reform, but said his motivation stems from the heavy responsibility he carries for having influenced the current state of affairs in Kenya.

“I know some people, including the Speaker here, will say we should not continue saying we were cheated, we were deceived, but it is true. I agree that we have said that enough times. But me here, I played a big role in creating the mess that Kenya is in right now. I persuaded many people, over four million, to elect William Ruto,” Gachagua said. 

Gachagua noted that he has apologised to Kenyans multiple times for his role in the rise of the current administration. 

He quoted a saying from his community to support his persistence: “Making a mistake is not very bad. What is very bad is repeating it.”

“The way I bear the greatest responsibility for creating the mess that Kenya is in, I bear even greater responsibility to fix the mess. It is only fair to the people of Kenya. The people who played a role in creating this mess must play an even greater role in fixing it,” he added.

Declaring that he is a man on a calling, Gachagua said his duty now is to work towards fixing the country for future generations, and that is what fuels his current political energy and commitment.

“The people who helped create this mess must take the lead in fixing it. I have a duty. I am a man on a mission. We must fix Kenya for the sake of future generations.”

Addressing why he had travelled to the United States, Gachagua said he had been engaging with Kenyans in the diaspora, who he described as restless and deeply concerned about the direction of the country.

“I have come here because Kenyans who live here must be listened to. And I have listened quite a bit. I think this is my fourth town hall meeting. I have done around 25 meetings with selected groups of church people and communities,” he said.

He described the mood among Kenyans living in the US as anxious and fearful, saying many are worried about their relatives back home. 

“They are afraid, they are concerned, and they are worried about what is happening back home. They are unable to sleep, not knowing whether their relatives have been killed or not. They care that their parents cannot go to hospital and get treated.”