Rigathi Gachagua must come to terms with one painful truth — he has become politically toxic. When the entire nation gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Raila Odinga — a man even his fiercest rivals recognized as an icon — Gachagua was nowhere to be seen. His absence was not just physical; it was symbolic of his deep-seated bitterness and divisive nature.
At a time when leaders from across political divides stood united in mourning, Gachagua chose isolation, reportedly telling close allies that he “cannot share a platform with those who impeached him, even in death.” That statement alone exposes the depth of his vindictiveness and his inability to rise above personal grudges for the sake of national unity.
Leadership is about healing, not hurting; uniting, not dividing. Yet, Gachagua’s politics continues to thrive on resentment and ethnicity. His obsession with revenge and constant framing of issues through a tribal lens have made him a liability to both his supporters and the nation.
If Gachagua truly cares about the people he claims to represent, he should pause and reflect. He needs to check himself into a political rehab — a place where he can detox from anger, tribalism, and entitlement. Kenya has moved on. The country is yearning for leaders who speak hope, not hatred; unity, not division.
Otherwise, if he doesn’t reform, his own supporters will become the biggest victims of his toxic politics — trapped in endless battles that yield no progress. Kenya deserves leaders who build bridges, not walls.
It’s time for Gachagua to step back, reflect, and heal — for his own sake, and for the country’s.
