Kennedy Kalombotole, the prime suspect in the KNH murder being arraigned in Kibera Law Court PHOTO/Mwango FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has fired a warning shot at opposition leaders eyeing offers with President William Ruto, declaring that Kenyans won’t forgive those that betray the wrestle for change.
While addressing Kenyans residing in Baltimore on Sunday, Gachagua despatched a warning message to Wiper chief Kalonzo Musyoka and others within the opposition coalition, saying they need to stay agency or face the wrath of the general public.
“Anybody who can be bribed by Ruto to go away our crew can be hanged by Kenyans,” Gachagua stated bluntly, drawing loud cheers from the gang. “This isn’t the time to promote out. We are preventing for the soul of this nation, and we’d like unity, not betrayal.”
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Gachagua to supply Diaspora Nomination Slots
Gachagua pledged to incorporate members of the diaspora neighborhood in his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) management, asserting plans to allocate nomination slots in each nationwide and county legislatures after the 2027 normal elections.
He stated the DCP will push for diaspora illustration within the Senate and the National Assembly, stating the neighborhood’s potential to contribute to governance with international views and finest practices.
“I need you individuals to come back again dwelling and assist us,” Gachagua instructed the viewers. “I wish to have one nominated senator within the Senate from the DCP social gathering in an effort to enrich our considering and share with us finest practices seen elsewhere.”
The former deputy president, who’s positioning his newly fashioned social gathering as a nationwide drive, added that nomination slots are decided by social gathering power throughout counties.
MCAs from Diaspora
He stated DCP expects to realize sufficient help in over 25 counties, permitting room for strategic nominations.
Gachagua additionally proposed a daring plan to incorporate diaspora voices on the grassroots degree.
He vowed to advocate for specifically elected Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from the diaspora in every of the counties the place DCP is influential.
“In all counties the place we can be sturdy — over 25 — it’s my proposal to have in every a specifically elected MCA from the diaspora to help us in overseeing the counties and enhancing laws,” he stated.
The remarks have been a part of Gachagua’s broader marketing campaign to interact Kenyans overseas as political stakeholders, as he seeks to re-enter the nationwide stage forward of the 2027 elections below the DCP banner.
