Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally opened up on his political strategy involving retired President Uhuru Kenyatta ahead of the 2027 General Election, revealing a dramatic plan should the contest become fiercely competitive.
Since the 2022 General Election and his subsequent impeachment, Gachagua has not been seen publicly with his former boss, Uhuru Kenyatta.
The two leaders fell out politically after Gachagua launched sharp attacks on Uhuru for backing the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga for the presidency instead of William Ruto, who was then Uhuru’s deputy.
At the time, Gachagua accused the former president of betraying the Mt Kenya voting bloc, igniting a fierce political rivalry.
However, speaking during an interview with a local media station, Gachagua signaled a possible political reunion if circumstances demand it.
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According to the former deputy president, if the 2027 race becomes complicated and the opposition feels overwhelmed, he would not hesitate to “order” Uhuru Kenyatta out of political retirement to help marshal support against President William Ruto.
Gachagua argued that Uhuru remains a formidable political force, particularly in the Mt Kenya region, and his experience and networks could play a decisive role in uniting the opposition.
He maintained that politics is about interests and timing, adding that former differences can be set aside when the stakes are high and the future of the country is at play.
The remarks have sparked mixed reactions across the political divide. Some analysts view Gachagua’s comments as a strategic attempt to signal strength and unity within the opposition, while others see it as an acknowledgment of Uhuru Kenyatta’s enduring influence in Kenyan politics.
As the 2027 election slowly takes shape, Gachagua’s statement underscores the fluid nature of Kenyan alliances, where former rivals can quickly become allies in the battle for power. Whether Uhuru would heed such a call, however, remains a question only time can answer.
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