"I Feel Your Pain" Gachagua Says in His Late Night Message to Kenyans

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has struck a chord with millions of Kenyans after issuing a heartfelt New Year message that openly acknowledged the hardships facing the country.

The late-night address, shared as Kenyans ushered in the New Year, quickly went viral, with many describing it as one of the most candid messages from a senior political figure in recent times.

Gachagua, who played a central role in President William Ruto’s 2022 election victory, has since experienced a dramatic political fallout that culminated in his painful impeachment.

His removal from office left deep political scars and reshaped public perceptions, with many Kenyans viewing the episode as a betrayal of a close ally and a sign of intolerance within the current administration.

In his message, Gachagua directly addressed parents preparing to take their children back to school, a period that has become increasingly stressful due to rising costs.

“Dear parents, as you plan to take your children back to school in January, I feel your pain,” he said, blaming the collapse of the free education framework previously championed during the late President Mwai Kibaki’s era on the current regime.

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The former Deputy President went further to outline a broad vision for national renewal, touching nearly every sector of the economy.

He spoke of reclaiming Kenya’s promise through better policies that would restore the economy, education, security, agriculture, healthcare, social protection, democracy, and environmental stewardship, while also safeguarding peace, stability, and the country’s international reputation.

Gachagua’s message resonated strongly with Kenyans grappling with high living costs, joblessness, and uncertainty about the future. Many online users praised his tone as empathetic and reflective of the daily struggles of ordinary citizens.

As the New Year begins, the message has reinforced a growing sense of discontent and hope intertwined discontent with worsening conditions, and hope that meaningful change remains possible. For many Kenyans, Gachagua’s words captured a shared pain and a collective longing for a better future.