Gachagua Issues Another Controversial Statement On His Deal With Kalonzo Musyoka

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Former Deputy President and Democracy For Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has stirred fresh political debate after issuing yet another controversial statement regarding his partnership with Wiper Party leader and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka.

Speaking during a Sunday event in Kasarani, Nairobi County, Gachagua disclosed additional details about the agreement the two leaders have struck ahead of the 2027 general election.

Just a week after declaring that the Wiper Party would leave all Nairobi political seats to the DCP under their emerging coalition, Gachagua now says the two leaders have agreed on a “no friendly fire” policy in the capital.

According to him, both sides will avoid fielding competing candidates in Nairobi, with the DCP supporting Wiper in areas where the latter enjoys strong public backing, and Wiper reciprocating in zones dominated by DCP.

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Gachagua insisted that the strategy is meant to consolidate the opposition and secure what he described as a “clean sweep” of Nairobi seats in 2027. He argued that unnecessary rivalry within the coalition would only weaken their chances against President William Ruto’s camp.

However, the remarks have sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans and political observers.

Critics have accused the two leaders of engineering a selfish power-sharing plan that risks sidelining smaller parties within the united opposition movement.

Some argue that the deal could trigger discontent among other coalition partners who may feel compelled to withdraw or renegotiate their place in the alliance.

Despite the criticism, Gachagua maintained that the arrangement is designed to strengthen—not fracture the opposition.

He stated that streamlining candidacies in key regions like Nairobi will give the coalition a strategic advantage and ensure a more stable political environment for the 2027 contest.