Kenya: Gachagua Claims 12mn Votes As He Stakes Claim to Opposition Flagbearer Role
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed to command the support of nearly 12 million Kenyans as he positions himself for the 2027 presidential race.
Nairobi – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims he has gathered nearly 12 million votes in Kenya as he plots his path to the 2027 presidential race. At a community mobiliser event in Nyeri, Gachagua stated his support base gives him a solid negotiating position with other presidential contenders for the 2027 election.
The DCP leader has wrapped up his campaign in Mt Kenya and Nairobi, focusing now on finalising outreach to the Maasai and Kipsigis communities. Speaking of his mobilisation figures, Gachagua declared, "I have gathered eight million votes from the Mountain. In Nairobi, I have 1 million. The Maasai, 1 million. From the Kipsigis, 600 [thousand]. I am at close to 12 million."
Asserting his candidacy, Gachagua invited Kenyans to support him, saying: "Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn In April, Gachagua called for the opposition to rally behind a single presidential candidate, suggesting Martha Karua, Fred Matiang i, Kalonzo Musyoka or himself might lead the ticket. During a burial ceremony for former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba, several opposition leaders were in attendance.
Gachagua expressed, "We want one candidate, whether it is Martha Karua, Fred Matiang i, Kalonzo Musyoka or Rigathi Gachagua -- it does not matter."
The opposition has been working to coordinate efforts and avoid dividing support among multiple presidential hopefuls as they prepare for the 2027 election. In July, the Wantam movement launched an online poll enabling Kenyans to select a unified opposition candidate to challenge President William Ruto.
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