Kenya: Gachagua Backs Sifuna's New Party, Urges Push to Challenge Ruto Allies

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed his support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's newly formed political party, The Equitable Party (TEP). Gachagua urged Sifuna to build the party quickly and recruit candidates for the 2027 General Election, emphasizing the importance of defeating President William Ruto's allies.

The launch of TEP came as days after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties approved the reservation of the party's name, though not yet full registration. Sifuna has indicated that TEP may be rebranded as Linda Mwananchi, a movement through which he and his allies have been mobilizing supporters. Gachagua, who leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), stated his openness to an alliance with Sifuna ahead of the 2027 election, indicating growing coordination between his opposition party and Sifuna's emerging political vehicle.