Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ill-fated US tour has ended in chaos, his allies now spinning wild arrest plots in a desperate bid to reignite relevance.
Gachagua left for America in July to woo the diaspora under his new Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). But the tour collapsed in embarrassment: empty halls, accusations of ethnic bias, and reckless claims linking President William Ruto to Al-Shabaab—remarks that drew threats of summons from Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.
Cheap Drama
Cutting short his trip, Gachagua now cites by-elections, though insiders say it was a humiliating flop. Back home, his deputy Cleophas Malala fueled fresh drama on Monday, alleging a government plot to divert and arrest Gachagua’s plane. He warned of “defiance” and mass protests, but Kenyans quickly dismissed the claims as manufactured hysteria.
Social media erupted with ridicule: “Kenya was peaceful when Gachagua was away,” one post read. Others blasted his “self-abductions” and obsession with Ruto, calling him a national liability.
Old Script, New Fatigue
This isn’t new. From claiming assassination plots to crying political persecution, Gachagua has long thrived on victimhood. His latest theatrics echo a pattern of self-inflicted chaos, with critics branding his US tour a “#USATribalismTour” that embarrassed Kenya abroad.
The Last Gasp?
With DCP planning a dramatic procession from JKIA to Kamukunji on Thursday, analysts warn Gachagua risks becoming a villain of his own script. Once Mt Kenya’s loudest voice, he may now be its most isolated figure.
