Key meetings, donor talks lined up as Gachagua begins US political tour

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is continuing his engagements with Kenyans living in the United States, as he travels across America. On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Gachagua held a community interaction in Spokane, Washington, bringing together members of the Kenyan community to discuss issues affecting Kenyans abroad and Kenyan political and social developments.

Gachagua has been using his U.S. tour to directly interact with Kenyan diaspora members, giving them a chance to share their experiences, concerns, and expectations. This Spokane meeting is part of Gachagua's broader program in the United States, where he plans to visit various cities and interact with Kenyan communities. His outreach in the diaspora is crucial for his political messaging, given that Kenyan communities abroad are a significant constituency ahead of the 2027 General Election.

These U.S. engagements come at a time when political activity in Kenya is intensifying in preparation for the upcoming elections. Despite not being physically present in Kenya, Gachagua's political activities through his allies continue unabated, with party leaders coordinating grassroots and organizational activities. Gachagua's extended stay in the U.S. has garnered attention in Kenya, especially considering the timing of his tour and the growing political contest leading up to the 2027 elections.

The Spokane engagement provides another platform for Gachagua to strengthen his connection with Kenyans living abroad while articulating his political agenda. For many Kenyans in the diaspora, such meetings serve as a direct avenue to engage political leaders on various issues, including investment, remittances, governance, and their participation in Kenya's electoral process.

Gachagua is expected to continue his community engagements in the United States before concluding his scheduled tour.