Gachagua to tour Nyanza as he begins full-fledged 2027 State House campaign
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says he will tour Nyanza as he expands his political engagements ahead of the 2027 General Election, signalling a move to take his State House campaign beyond his Mt Kenya base. Speaking at his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri on Monday, August 24, 2026, Gachagua said he plans to visit Siaya, […]
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, his plans to campaign in Nyanza as he prepares his 2027 State House bid. Gachagua stated that he will travel to Siaya, Migori, Homa Bay, and Kisumu, regions that have historically been crucial in national politics. Speaking from his Wamunyoro home in Nyeri, Gachagua dismissed allegations of tension between the Luo community and individuals from Mt Kenya, asserting that there is no conflict between the two groups.
He emphasized that his political journey has been influenced by Luo mentors, specifically mentioning Samuel Eric Oreta and Peter Raburu. Gachagua warned against attempts to divide him from the Luo community and declared his intention to broaden his outreach beyond Mt Kenya. He thanked the Kenyans who visited him at Wamunyoro for their concerns and proposals, stating that while the consultations were nearing completion, public engagement would continue nationwide.
The former Deputy President's decision to specifically target Nyanza, a region with a significant role in presidential politics, underscores his strategic positioning ahead of the 2027 elections.
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