About
Rigathi Gachagua served as Deputy President following the 2022 general election and later became a central figure in post-2022 political realignments. He has cultivated a strong regional base and positioned his platform around citizen-focused politics, regional economic interests, and governance reforms. His political journey continues to be closely watched in the lead-up to 2027.
Candidacy status
- Reported17 Sep 2026Public reports say this person intends to run.
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- ElectedNot yetDeclared winner in the official results.
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Key issues
- Regional economic empowerment
- Governance and institutional reforms
- Agriculture and rural enterprise
- Support for local businesses
- Devolution and local development
- Citizen-centred leadership
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Jobs What will you do in your first two years to create jobs and incomes, especially for young people?
Cost of living and taxes What, specifically, will you do about prices and taxes for ordinary households?
Corruption Name one step that will make public money in your office traceable by any citizen.
Health How will people in this area get affordable care, including at SHA-contracted facilities?
Roads and water Which road or water project will you finish first, and by when?
Local priority What is the single biggest local problem here (including insecurity), and what is your plan for it?
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Pledges and promises
2027 pledges 10
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- Not yet checked9 Nov 2026From the news
In a strongly worded statement posted on X, Gachagua accused the President of relying on what he described as an outdated political script of making promises and memorising the names of local villages and roads to win over voters.
Gachagua vows to replicate Olkalou strategy in all 290 constituencies to defeat… ↗ · citizen.digital
Last checked 10 Nov 2026
- Not yet checked24 Oct 2026From the news
Gachagua said the party was committed to democratic principles and would provide a fair platform for aspirants seeking its ticket to contest in the next election.
Gachagua Assures Narok Women Rep Aspirant of Free and Fair DCP Primaries ↗ · capitalfm.africa
Last checked 25 Oct 2026
- Not yet checked12 Oct 2026From the news
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged that the united opposition will field a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, saying he is ready to sacrifice his personal ambitions to secure an agreement.
Gachagua pledges one opposition presidential candidate for 2027 election ↗ · kahawatungu.com
Last checked 14 Oct 2026
- Not yet checked12 Oct 2026From the news
Speaking during a church service at St. Stephen’s ACK Church in Dracut, Massachusetts, United States, on Sunday, Gachagua assured Kenyans living in the diaspora that opposition leaders would agree on one candidate ahead of the races.
Gachagua pledges one opposition presidential candidate for 2027 election ↗ · kahawatungu.com
Last checked 14 Oct 2026
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- Not yet checked12 Oct 2026From the news
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that the united opposition will provide one presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election.
'We shall give you one presidential candidate next year'; Gachagua dismisses opposition… ↗ · citizen.digital
Last checked 14 Oct 2026
- Not yet checked5 Oct 2026From the news
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to sacrifice his presidential ambitions if necessary to help opposition parties settle on a single candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Gachagua vows to back one presidential candidate, even at cost of his… ↗ · peopledaily.digital
Last checked 10 Oct 2026
- Not yet checked4 Oct 2026From the news
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed that no Ugandan or Somali national will be allowed to influence Kenya’s 2027 General Election, amid fresh concerns and competing claims over the registration of foreign nationals as voters.
Gachagua: No Ugandan or Somali will vote in Kenya in 2027 ↗ · peopledaily.digital
Last checked 11 Oct 2026
- Not yet checked4 Oct 2026From the news
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pledged to give Kenyans living in the diaspora a greater role in the country's diplomatic service and political leadership should he become President after the 2027 General Election.
Gachagua pledges embassy, parliament slots for diaspora Kenyans if elected president ↗ · citizen.digital
Last checked 11 Oct 2026
- Not yet checked30 Sep 2026From the news
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua says his government will introduce tax incentives for investors who demonstrate the capacity to create jobs if he is elected president.
Gachagua promises tax incentives to investors who create jobs ↗ · citizen.digital
Last checked 16 Oct 2026
- Not yet checked29 Sep 2026From the news
NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the reported killing of hundreds of livestock during a security operation in Samburu, promising to meet Maa community elders when he returns to Kenya.
Gachagua condemns Samburu livestock killings, vows to meet Maa elders ↗ · capitalfm.africa
Last checked 17 Oct 2026
Background
Offices held
- Deputy President
Events
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18 past events on record.
In the news
Named in 381 Kenyan news stories in the last 30 days from 16 outlets · Compare coverage
- Sifuna visits Gachagua’s Karen home after death of former DP’s sisterPeople Daily · 12 Nov 2026
- Sifuna more popular than Gachagua among Mt Kenya, DCP supporters – TIFA raceCapital FM · 12 Nov 2026
- Sifuna more popular than Gachagua among Mt Kenya, DCP supporters – TIFA raceCapital FM · 12 Nov 2026
- Rigathi Gachagua not gazetted as DCP leader, Malala remains highest-ranking official, UDA saysTuko.co.ke · 12 Nov 2026
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