Olkalou was just rehearsal: Gachagua threatens Ruto with political storm in 290 constituencies

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto to expect a nationwide political clash in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election, asserting that the events in Olkalou were merely a preview of what's to come. In a harsh statement on Monday, November 9, 2026, Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), vowed to replicate the Olkalou political experience across all 290 constituencies, promising a more intense campaign against Ruto and his allies.

Gachagua accused Ruto of failing to keep his election promises, particularly to the Gusii region's residents, and dismissed the President's development record, criticizing the numerous unfulfilled projects in Kisii and Nyamira counties. He dismissed Ruto's recent visits to these regions as mere rehearsed rhetoric, pointing out the lack of tangible progress in infrastructure and services.

Gachagua, referring to Ruto as "Mr 6 Months," accused him of reiterating old promises without delivering on them and questioned the administration's achievements. The DCP leader emphasized that only concrete projects and services should be credited to political figures, rather than names or titles. Gachagua also warned that the political confrontation witnessed in Olkalou would be a full-scale encounter on August 10, 2027, describing it as a "dress rehearsal" that he plans to intensify.

This warning comes amid growing tensions between Gachagua and Ruto, who were initially allies in the 2022 General Election but have since fallen out. Gachagua has positioned himself as a vocal critic of Ruto, leading the DCP in the ongoing political rivalry.