Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims that the opposition is politically dead following its defeat in the recent Mbeere North by-election, terming such assertions as premature and misleading.
Speaking at the funeral service of the late mother to Embakasi South MP James Gakuya, Gachagua responded to a growing commentary suggesting that the loss marked the end of a united opposition front.
In the hotly contested by-election, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate, Hon. Karish, was defeated by Wamudhende, a candidate widely perceived to have enjoyed strong backing from the government.
Cabinet Secretary Ruku and Embu County Governor Cecily Mbarire were both heavily involved in the campaigns, giving the ruling side a significant advantage.
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However, Gachagua insisted that a single electoral loss does not define the future of the opposition.
He maintained that opposition leaders are quietly reorganising and developing a broader strategy that will be unveiled in due course. According to him, the opposition remains vibrant, resilient, and firmly connected to the concerns of ordinary Kenyans.
The former deputy president also cautioned politicians and commentators against making sweeping political conclusions for the sake of headlines, urging patience as the political landscape continues to evolve.
His remarks come amid intensified debate over the state of opposition politics and possible realignments ahead of the 2027 general election.
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