A dramatic confrontation unfolded in Boston, USA, during former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ongoing tour, after three Kiambaa politicians discovered they had each been asked to contribute Kshs. 10 million in exchange for a guaranteed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) nomination certificate.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the three aspirants, who had been moving separately during the tour, coincidentally met over a cup of tea and began sharing their experiences. Shockingly, they realized they had all been given the same secret promise by Gachagua — that their hefty contribution would secure them the party’s ticket for the 2027 elections.
“It was like a bad joke. We all paid the money thinking we were being privately favored. To find out we were all told the same thing is insulting,” said one visibly angry aspirant, who requested anonymity for fear of political backlash.
Another aspirant fumed, “We were supporting him in good faith, but this has turned into an extortion scheme. If he can sell certificates to three people for the same seat, what else is he selling?”
Insiders allege that the explosive revelation sparked a heated argument in Boston, with the politicians demanding answers from Gachagua. In the tense exchange, Gachagua reportedly accused one of his close handlers of leaking the information to the other aspirants. That aide was allegedly sent back to Kenya immediately after the confrontation.
A source close to the team revealed, “Gachagua felt betrayed. He thought he had each aspirant in his pocket, but once they compared notes, it became impossible to control the situation.”
The scandal now threatens to overshadow Gachagua’s diaspora outreach, with critics saying it confirms long-standing allegations that his political operations are driven more by personal enrichment than by genuine leadership.
