Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sparked fresh political talk after speaking openly about his position on Jubilee Party and former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Gachagua said he does not have any problem with Jubilee Party or Matiang’i as a person. However, he made it clear that his new party, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), is the main political home for the Mt Kenya region.
He explained this while meeting leaders from Central Kenya, as questions continue to rise about whether he might work closely with Jubilee or support Matiang’i’s growing national plans.
According to Gachagua, his stand is about protecting regional interests, not fighting other opposition leaders. He believes Mt Kenya must stay united and speak with one voice when dealing with national politics. He warned that the region should not rush into big alliances without clear agreements that benefit its people.
Matiang’i has recently appeared with key opposition figures such as Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua, which has increased talk about a possible presidential bid. But Gachagua seems focused on keeping Mt Kenya firmly under DCP, saying the region should negotiate power from a strong position.
He also pointed out that Jubilee still has support in some areas but has weakened since losing power in 2022. In contrast, he described DCP as a new platform built to address the real economic and political concerns of the region.
The situation has also revealed quiet competition within the opposition. Even though leaders speak of unity against President William Ruto’s government, the fight for regional support has already begun.
For Matiang’i, Gachagua’s position may make it harder to gain wide opposition backing, as Mt Kenya remains a key voting bloc in any serious presidential race.
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