Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has promised to continue revealing covert government agreements that he says endanger Kenyan livelihoods. Speaking during a political visit to Laikipia County, Gachagua claimed his efforts prevented the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) from relocating.
Addressing supporters in Nanyuki, Gachagua alleged corruption underpinned the BATUK renewal controversy and urged Kenyans to back his call for a new leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.
He recounted how a figure named Kasongo allegedly attempted to bribe British soldiers to leave Kenya and move operations to Tanzania, a move Gachagua said he successfully blocked to protect local businesses.
“If the British had left, Nanyuki’s economy would have suffered greatly. I intervened and ensured they stayed,” he stated.
Gachagua further accused some leaders of colluding to allow secretive deals, urging Laikipia residents to reject politicians aligned with President William Ruto. He specifically called out Mwangi Kiunjuri and Jane Kagiri as betrayers of the community and urged voters not to elect them.
He also encouraged the electorate to support DCP candidates across all positions in Laikipia, emphasizing the need for fresh leadership from his party.
During a separate meeting with DCP aspirants in Murang’a County, Gachagua warned politicians from outside Mt Kenya against interfering in the region’s political affairs, a remark interpreted as a rebuke to Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.
“Do not come here pretending to advise the mountain people on their leadership choices. You lack the capacity,” Gachagua said.
