former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched an aggressive charm offensive—this time, locking horns with Laikipia leaders in what sources are calling a bold move to fortify his mounting influence across Mt. Kenya.
Fresh off a high-profile rendezvous with Meru powerhouses including ousted Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, Gachagua on Monday, April 28, 2025, held an explosive closed-door strategy session with Laikipia’s top political players at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri.
Insiders Say This Was No Ordinary Tea Meeting!
Among the heavyweights present were Laikipia Senator John Kinyua, political firebrand and ex-woman rep Cate Waruguru, and County Secretary Koinange Wahome, who reportedly led a delegation of influential MCAs. The meeting, cloaked in secrecy until Gachagua broke the silence with a cryptic social media post, is rumored to have centered around tactical groundwork for his soon-to-be-launched political machine.
“Today’s consultations with Laikipia’s finest were fruitful. We delved deep into transformative plans—not just for the county, but for Kenya’s future,” Gachagua hinted, offering no further details.
But sources say it was far more than developmental talk. Whispers suggest these discussions involved positioning allies for key roles in his new political party, and aligning regional support ahead of a 2027 presidential bid that’s now all but confirmed.
THE POLITICAL REALIGNMENT IS UNDERWAY.
Gachagua’s rapidly growing meetings—first Meru, now Laikipia—have stirred mounting speculation that he’s stitching together a Mt. Kenya power bloc to take on President William Ruto. Observers note that during the Meru meeting, which featured Linturi and former MPs Maoka Maore and David Kariithi, Gachagua didn’t mince words about building a party that would redefine Kenya’s political order.
“It’s time for a fresh beginning. This nation belongs to all of us,” Gachagua declared ominously.
AN UNPRECEDENTED POLITICAL STORM IS BREWING.
As his movement gains momentum, analysts warn that Gachagua’s moves are anything but symbolic. He’s assembling a loyal inner circle from every corner of Mt. Kenya—and it’s clear he’s preparing for nothing short of a full-blown political revolution.
