Gachagua: No Ugandan or Somali will vote in Kenya in 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has firmly stated that no Ugandan or Somali nationals will be permitted to vote in Kenya's 2027 General Election. During a recent address to clergy in Boston, USA, Gachagua dismissed suggestions that foreigners might be brought into the country to influence the election. "No foreigner will vote in Kenya," he declared.

Gachagua's camp plans to mobilize eligible Kenyan voters, who can be easily verified, emphasizing that no Ugandan or Somali person will cast their ballot in Kenya. This stance follows allegations of a scheme to register Ugandan nationals as Kenyan voters, a claim investigated by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

The commission dismissed the allegations, stating there was no credible evidence to support the claims. The issue is particularly contentious in border counties, where strong social and familial ties exist between Kenyan and Ugandan communities. Gachagua's comments come amidst ongoing debates over citizenship documentation and voter registration in Kenya's border regions.