MP Edward Muriu joins Gachagua in Dallas for diaspora engagements
By Mustafa Juma, August 2, 2025Gatanga Member of Parliament (MP) Wakili Edward Muriu on Friday, August 1, 2025, arrived in Dallas, Texas, ahead of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s anticipated engagements with the Kenyan diaspora community in the United States.
Sharing an update through his official X account, Muriu expressed readiness to receive Gachagua and accompany him in a series of high-level discussions and interactions with Kenyans living and working abroad.
“In Dallas, Texas, ahead of H.E @rigathi Gachagua’s arrival, ready to receive and join him in key diaspora engagements,” Muriu stated.
The visit is part of Gachagua’s wider outreach efforts aimed at fostering connections with the diaspora, addressing their concerns, and exploring opportunities for collaboration and investment.
The engagements are expected to touch on matters of national development, remittances, youth empowerment, and policy feedback from Kenyans abroad.
Gachagua’s arrival in Dallas
Gachagua, on Friday, August 1, 2025, arrived in Dallas, Texas, to a warm reception from Kenyans living in the United States.
Accompanied by his spouse, Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, the former second-in-command touched down at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, where he was received with chants, cheers, and song by enthusiastic members of the Kenyan diaspora community.
In a statement shared via his official X account in the wee hours of Saturday, August 2, 2025, Gachagua expressed his excitement and appreciation for the “overwhelming love” he received.
“In the company of my spouse, @Pastor_Dorcas, we touched down at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas City, to the great joy and overwhelming love of Kenyans,” Gachagua stated.
Future of Kenya
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader noted that he would be engaging Kenyans living and working in Texas on the future of Kenya.
“It is great fun and happiness to be in Texas State. We shall candidly engage Kenyans living and working here on the future of our nation. I am looking forward to the great Lone Star State,” he wrote on X.
Despite his removal from office, Gachagua remains politically active and continues to position himself as a voice within the opposition space.
His itinerary includes town hall meetings with Kenyans across Texas, including Dallas and Houston, focusing on diaspora participation in national development, civic awareness, and the rights of Kenyans abroad.